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
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
June 1st is the first day of the 2025 hurricane season in the Eastern part of the United States. The 2024 season is a reminder of how active and unpredictable hurricane activity can be, with multiple named storms impacting our region. With the ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Disaster Preparation, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
BEWARE! AFTER THIS CLASS, YOU WILL NEVER LOOK AT PALMS THE SAME AGAIN! Palms are popular plants that represent a slice of Florida paradise! There is a science to growing pretty palms that will thrive in Florida, from wild places to managed ... READ MORE
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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
Welcome to the brand new UF/IFAS Extension Orange County & Winter Park Library Native Pollinator Garden! Located just over the bridge at the Winter Park Library, this garden is a collaborative partnership among Dr. Heather Kalaman with ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , WORK & LIFE
There are a lot of factors to consider when picking a variety of turfgrass for your yard. How much sun does your yard get? What is the pH of your soil? Will there be heavy foot traffic? When there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to turfgrass ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
April marks Native Plant Month, a time to honor Florida's rich plant diversity and the essential role native species play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Native plants are well adapted to Florida's unique climate, making them drought tolerant, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Blog Community, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, WORK & LIFE
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
With 2025 already under way, 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
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