Trees are so cool! Not only do they provide shade and oxygen but many other benefits as well. From reducing energy use and improving water management to providing wildlife habitats and improved well-being for humans, trees are an… Read More
As the weather begins to cool off, homeowners can enjoy new choices of flowers to add color to their yard. Flowers recommended for the fall are known as cool season annuals. They do not like the summer heat, rains and… Read More
Farm Safety Day is designed for farmers and farm workers to receive an annual review of safety practices. Starting at 8 am workers and handlers will receive their required annual Worker Protection Standards (WPS) training in either English… Read More
Please see below for important information regarding the Operation Cleansweep program from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This program has been funded through the end of 2019.
Declining Citrus with Greening People often ask me what they can do with their declining citrus to make them productive again. There are numerous diseases that cause citrus to decline, with the latest being citrus greening. Greening is… Read More
The landscape irrigation system is one of the largest water-using appliances. This may account for up to 50% of a home’s water use. The efficiency of the home irrigation system is often overlooked. Consequentially, is has potential to… Read More
Congratulations to Orange TV for winning the 2019 Bronze Telly Award for it’s production of the Extension Solutions video program at the 40th Annual Telly Awards! Orange TV televises programming related to Orange County Government services and activities as well… Read More
In a previous blog post, we discussed how to know when you have a pest problem, and how to choose the least harmful method of dealing with it. But what about before you have a problem? Is there… Read More
On July 31st 2019, Mr. Bobby Beagles will be inducted into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame. Bobby has been very engaged with 4-H, Extension, and FFA. He has been involved with the Orange County 4-H program since… Read More
Do you sometimes feel like you’re fighting a losing battle against garden pests? What are these critters? Why do they show up in my garden, and what should I do about them? Why does spraying chemicals often make… Read More
