Scientists at the University of Florida are the first to grow plants in soil from the Moon. They used soil collected during the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions. In their experiment, the researchers wanted to know if plants would grow in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – When it comes to soil, Abolfazl "Abi" Hajihassani can give South Florida growers the scoop nematodes and more. As the newest member of UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, the assistant professor ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9vub8KYUBI In the art world, a rose thorn to the heart is sometimes required to achieve a place of beauty. That takeaway message from Oscar Wilde’s 1888 short story “The Nightingale and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Boston ferns, cultivated by Florida growers since 1912, are a popular consumer choice on porches, balconies, patios and landscapes for their tropical look. A popular and profitable item grown in nurseries, the species can be damaged by ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
By Madison Waldo Who was he? We all know Ben Hill Griffin as the name on the stadium where the Florida Gators play, but who was this celebrated figure behind that name? Ben Hill Griffin Jr., from Frostproof, was a major figure in the Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Begonias are among the top five most popular plants found in flower beds and Florida leads the way in production with sales valuing more than $11.8 million, according to the USDA. But heat waves and drought have hurt begonia production in the ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Florida’s climate makes a cozy environment for a variety of plant species. The downside is that invasive and potentially destructive species often try to call Florida home, too. A new guide developed by UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County outlines ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
The Florida Gators and Kentucky Wildcats have been meeting on the football field since 1917, and the teams will meet again this Saturday at UK’s Kroger Field. Athletic rivalries aside, the two land-grant universities share a common goalpost: ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Highlights: Papaya is an attractive fruit-bearing addition to homeowner landscapes, a key ingredient in savory dishes, and a delicious dessert fruit when picked ripe. South Florida’s climate provides a suitable year-round environment ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
A new video series will help hobby gardeners and professional horticulturalists identify weeds in their gardens and greenhouses. Proper identification helps lower herbicide use and leads to more successful weed management. The free, on-demand ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension