Cheers and claps ring out as campers exit the stage, high-fiving and giddy with the kind of nervous excitement that always filled the air on talent show day. The energy was enough to distract from the fact that it was the last day of camp. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Con el 2026 ya en marcha, ¿por qué no agregar plantar un nuevo árbol a tu lista? Adopta-un-Árbol lo hace fácil. Si no estás familiarizado con Adopta-un-Árbol, aquí hay una sinopsis rápida. Los eventos de Adopta-un-Árbol buscan dar ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources
With 2026 already underway, why not add planting a new tree to your list? Adopt-a-Tree makes it easy. If you are not familiar with Adopt-a-Tree, here is a quick synopsis. Adopt-a-Tree events seek to give Orange County residents an opportunity ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources
As we head into summer, it’s a great time to build new skills and plan ahead. Our May classes include opportunities to learn about gardening, sustainability, financial well-being, and healthy living through practical, research-based ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Blog Community, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WORK & LIFE
If you are looking to start a community garden, or improve an existing one, check out these helpful resources from UF/IFAS. The Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide – This is an excellent guide that covers all different topics of gardening ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HorticultureHave you ever dreamed of turning the plants, leaves, and food scraps around your home into a nutrient‑rich garden compost? Below I’ll walk you through the simple steps to create a thriving compost pile right in your backyard or a community ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HorticultureOne of the most important elements of a successful garden is soil, and today we will talk about how you can prepare your soil for your vegetable garden. What exactly is soil? It’s a mix of inorganic materials like sand and rock, ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Before you begin growing in your garden, it’s important to have a plan. Once you’ve picked your garden site, the next step is building your garden plan, which consists of three major questions: What are you planting? When are you planting? ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
The First Step of Gardening Have you ever wanted to start a garden but just didn't know where to begin? Look no further, because the first step to gardening is to pick the right site. Choosing the correct site won’t just put your plants ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Your New Garden Calendar Florida is a wonderful place for growing vegetables throughout the winter. This is what makes us special compared to other states. But before you go planting anything, you will want to make sure you are planting the ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables