Chris Marble, an assistant professor of ornamental and landscape weed management in the Department of Environmental Horticulture, was recently recognized by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Chris Marble, an assistant professor of ornamental and landscape weed management in the Department of Environmental Horticulture, was recently recognized by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a non-native to Florida but is adapted to the state's climate. It can be found as a rounded shrub to a tree up to 18 feet tall and has flowers in shades of red, yellow, white or pink. This publication, the tenth ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Pusley (Richardia L.) is a common Florida weed in vegetable and strawberry production. The Florida pusley is a native to the state but the three South American varieties are often mistaken for each due to similar distributions, growth habits, ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
The butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) plant's flower has a unique trait of changing color with the use of acidic additives and is a natural colorant. In the past, the food industry used synthetic dyes to enhance food and drink colors because ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research
Between 2008 and 2013, there was an increase of 2 million community gardens, 4 million home gardens, and 6 million households who reported participating in food gardening in the United States. Such an increase of urban food systems faces an ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
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 eighth in the Key ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
The yellow (Cyperus escuelentus) and purple nutsedge (C. rotundus) both can be used in ornamental lawns and crop production. This updated EDIS publication gives insight on how to manage this grass and its general biology. The habitat, ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is an evergreen tree that works well in Florida landscaping. They can adapt to many conditions such as soil acidity and varying light levels. Their interesting bark and fast growth make them a good choice in landscape ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Recently, MREC’s Liz Felter attended the 2019 Extension Leadership Conference in San Antonio. Felter presented at the conference with colleagues Hannah Wooten, sustainable agriculture & food systems Extension agent in Seminole County, ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension