As our brief cool spells end and seeds start sprouting, now is the best time to get ahead of weeds. When the warm weather weeds are small, they can often be successfully controlled with herbicides. Ignoring them now… Read More
I received a query from an homeowner that wanted a factsheet about planting over a septic drain field. The homeowner wanted some perennials that would thrive on utter neglect — don’t we all? I searched the internet and found… Read More
Stone fruit is a term used for fruit like peaches, nectarines, and cherries that have a single seed or “stone” in them. All of these fruit normally require a much greater cold period in the winter to properly… Read More
The 4 acre demonstration gardens at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Education Center, 6021 S. Conway Rd., Orlando, provides excellent opportunities for hands-on, visual planting displays emphasizing low maintenance Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles and locally recommended plant varieties. Urban… Read More
Join us April 11th for our next Landscape U class – Weed Management. Get the dirt on Pest Management in this class for Landscape & Pest Control Professionals. There is a great line up of topics and speakers…. Read More
Review and Exams for Ornamental & Turf or Private Ag Applicator Pesticide Licenses – April 30, 2019 – Registration available here. 8:00am-8:30am – Registration 8:30am-12:00pm – O/T & Private Ag Reviews 12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch on your own 1:00pm – 4:00pm… Read More
It is easy to spot an irrigation problem when Mother Nature isn’t providing rainfall. Dry areas become quite visible when temperatures rise and little rainfall occurs. Typically, irrigation problems have a distinct pattern. When these dry spots appear,… Read More
As soon as I start my walk in the Exploration Gardens, I smell the delightful scent of the banana shrub. I can’t figure out why this plant isn’t used more in landscapes because it has so many good… Read More
Orange County 4-H is preparing youth to be responsible citizens and productive members of the workforce through livestock projects such as beef, swine, sheep, poultry, cavy and rabbits, which help youth develop knowledge and skills that increase their interest… Read More
For an opportunity to learn how to be healthy in every aspect and stage of your life, plan to attend our Healthy Florida Lifestyle Workshop series starting Friday, April 12, 2019 at 10am-12pm. Register at www.oclivingwell.eventbrite.com for this… Read More
