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Reduce Environmental Impacts with Sustainable Landscaping

by Tia Silvasy
October 29, 2019

You may be familiar with Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL), but have you heard the term Sustainable Landscaping? Sustainable Landscaping is a new class being offered in the FFL program at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Sustainability is ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Ocextension, Sustainable Landscapes
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Conserve Water with High-Efficiency Rotary Irrigation Nozzles

by Tia Silvasy
August 22, 2019

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 waste ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Efficient, Home Landscapes, Irrigation, Landscape Management, Ocextension, Water Conservation
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What to Plant Now – Cool Season Veggies

by Amy Vu
August 21, 2018

It’s hot out. Sweltering. Rainy. But it’s also time to plan for cooler temperatures and relief from the daily downpour. It’s time to plan the fall garden. In Florida, we have two vegetable planting seasons. The warm weather season starts ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Vegetable, Vegetable Garden, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables
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Orange County’s Fertilizer Ordinance – Summer Reminders

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 31, 2018

Fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied in Orange County from June 1 through September 30, unless the commercial applicator is GI-BMP certified or has the Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator license. Commercial applicators ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Cflandscapes, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Ordinance, Nitrogen, Orange County, Phosphorus
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Interested in Becoming a UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer?

by Amy Vu
January 30, 2018

Do you love gardening? Have you attended the annual UF IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Festival http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/orange/home-lawns-landscapes-and-gardens/master-gardener-mg/plant-and-garden-festival/? ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
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3rd Annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference

by Liz Felter
January 22, 2018

The UF/IFAS Dept. of Food & Resource Economics is hosting the 3rd Annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference at the UF/IFAS MREC, Apopka, FL, on February 21st from 9 am – 4 pm. You’ll be able to network with researchers, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water
Tags: Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Conference, Economics, Marketing

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