Since 1984, Brantley Nurseries has been a family venture as the Klinger brothers carried on their family legacy in horticulture production. This legacy stemmed from Brantley Nurseries’ parent company Garden Arts Nursery, Inc., as established in 1960. The… Read More
This week, we would like to spotlight Travis Marois, a plant science and University of Florida alumni from the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka. Travis transferred into the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and LIfe Sciences to… Read More
This series of Key Plant, Key Pests publications are designed for Florida gardeners, horticulturalists, and landscape professionals to help identify common pests associated with common Florida flora. This publication, the seventh in the Key Plant, Key Pests series, helps identify the most… Read More
Over the past 10 weeks, I have had the best experience interning with the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) in Apopka. Last spring in my sophomore year at UF, I decided I would try to develop a… Read More
From a new hops and grape-filled demonstration garden to an active social media and website, Central Florida Ferns is taking steps to understand its market and try new plant products. Established in 1990, Ray and Kathy Roberts started… Read More
Are you on the job hunt? Or know someone who is? We’re hiring! The UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education is hiring a biological scientist I. This entry-level biological scientist position will focus on three areas: field research, land… Read More
Dr. Liz Felter began her journey in horticulture at a time when university professors didn’t know if it was appropriate for women to learn how to use a chainsaw or front-end loader tractor. Needless to say, a lot… Read More
Technological advancements and market demands shape numerous industries, and horticulture is no exception. To meet these demands, this plant-based industry must continue to evolve in order to survive. As Darwinistic as this sounds, it is very much true…. Read More
Dr. Alfred Huo joined the MREC team as an assistant professor in February 2017. Huo’s research focuses on breeding ornamental plants and vegetables using biotechnology such as CRISPR. Read more about Dr. Huo’s background, his take on the… Read More
The UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center joined other University of Florida colleges, centers and programs at the annual Gator Day, held at the state capitol in Tallahassee. Each group got the opportunity to represent their area of… Read More
