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Un Vistazo a la Fruta Tropical—Carambola


January 27, 2025

por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane Nombre común: Carambola Nombre botánico: Averrhoa carambola Familia: Oxalidaceae Variedades recomendadas: Arkin, Fwang Tung, Kary, Sri Kembangan Acerca de la fruta: Cuando se corta ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ag, Carambola, Carambolas, Crane, Español, Fruit, Harvest, Pest, Pests, Pick, Prune, Star, Starfruit, Vasquez, Wasielewski

Ready, Set, Grow!: Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Seeds of Change and Cultivate Community Impact – The Future


January 22, 2025

By: Susana Peñaranda and Yaredly Hernández Robles, Master Gardener Volunteers Class of '22 Part 3: The Future - Next Steps for Ready, Set, Grow! This past season has been one of growth and transformation for our Ready, Set, Grow! initiative. ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Community Gardens, Horticulture, Master Gardener Volunteers, Miami-Dade, School Gardens, South Florida, UF/IFAS Extension

Ready, Set, Grow!: Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Seeds of Change and Cultivate Community Impact – The Present


November 14, 2024

By: Susana Peñaranda and Yaredly Hernández Robles, Master Gardener Volunteers, Class of ’22 Part 2: The Present—Implementing Change Introduction to Ready, Set, Grow! Recognizing the critical role of Social Determinants of Health—such ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension

Ready, Set, Grow! Initiative: Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Seeds of Change and Cultivate Community Impact – The Past


October 22, 2024

By: Susana Peñaranda and Yaredly Hernández Robles, Master Gardener Volunteers, Class of '22 Part 1: The Past - Foundations and Beginnings As Master Gardener Volunteer Trainees, our journey began as a personal quest for knowledge, but ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension

Un Vistazo a la Fruta Tropical—Aguacate


October 1, 2024

Por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane Nombre común: Aguacate Nombre botánico: Persea americana Familia: Lauraceae Variedades recomendables: Russell, Monroe, Simmonds, Donnie, Choquette, Miguel y más Acerca de la fruta: ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

Un Vistazo a la Fruta Tropical—Lichi


October 1, 2024

Por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane Nombre común: Lichi Nombre botánico: Litchi chinensis Familia: Sapindaceae Variedades recommendadas: Mauricio, Brewster, Sweetheart, Emperor Acerca de la fruta: El lichi es de color ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

Why does the grass yellowing get worse and how to correct it? – –Lessons learned and knowledge gained as an extension agent


September 13, 2024

In May, a grower brought liriope plants with yellowing leaves to the extension office for assistance after the plant clinic ruled out pathogen infection. Upon visiting the farm, I observed that 70-80% of the plants transplanted in January were ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture
Tags: Nutrient Management, Ornamental Production