Poinsettias in October Poinsettias in October? Yes! It’s time to order your beautiful, direct from the nursery, floral-quality poinsettias for the festive winter holidays. Our selling season is earlier this year to ensure that the nursery ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
When it comes to managing pests in the garden, pesticides often seem like a quick and effective solution. However, over-reliance on them can lead to pesticide resistance and potentially harm our increasingly fragile ecosystems. That’s where ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Knock Knock. Who’s there? Peanut. Peanut who? Peanut, butter open the door! We will begin the Peanut Butter Challenge in October, so please spread the news! The Peanut Butter Challenge runs from Monday, September 30th through October ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Did you know that unattended cooking remains the leading cause of household fires in the United States and Canada? Here are a few simple steps that you can take to ensure that your kitchen remains safe during cooking: To prevent cooking fires, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Let your palms sway! Most palms are well adapted for Florida’s humid sub-tropical climate. Palms have pinnate, palmate, or bipinnate leaves that dance in the wind and drip excess water off their leaf tips. The trunk stands strong like a concrete ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
That is right! Fertilizer is regulated in Florida and in Orange County and beyond! You are required to learn about it and follow the rules. We want to keep things interesting and beneficial for you, the landscape professionals. This year, UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
We’re excited to announce the 2025 Garden Festival & Plant Sale! Our theme will be "Harmony in Bloom: Celebrating the Diversity of Plants and People," where we’ll explore the rich tapestry of plant life and the vibrant ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Ever grown an Everglades Tomato? These marble-sized tomatoes can handle many of Florida’s elements and have a great flavor that’s both sweet and tangy. Many gardeners who allow this tomato to reside in their garden typically use the plant ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture
Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to host three Manchester City coaches for a soccer clinic at our office. Manchester City had just played Barcelona in Orlando the night before and when Manchester City tours, they have a program that ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
I want to take an opportunity to look back and celebrate all the amazing things we accomplished together at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County last year. 2023 was full of challenges, growth, and lots of successes. We have continued to change ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Blog Community, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE