Reducing Soil pH in a Blueberry Field
Blueberries prefer a low soil pH between 4.5 and 5.5. Growers add pine bark fines to the soil to reduce soil pH and increase organic matter, but how else can you reduce soil pH? You… Read More
Home Remedies for Pest Control – Beware!
The internet has many home remedies for pest control that are mixed by using common items found in a pantry. Ranging from dish soap to baking soda, there are a number of positive testimonials of… Read More
Enjoy Nature on the Tree Walk
A brand new tree walk was added to the Exploration Gardens at the UF/IFAS Extension in Orange County. The gardens are used for teaching and demonstration. The tree walk was added to increase the canopy… Read More
Are Your Shrubs Planted Too Deep?
The question of the month is “Why do the shrubs look like this?” The answer might be that the shrubs are planted too deep which can eventually kill them. Roots are deprived of oxygen when smothered. The… Read More
Chilling hours or chilling portions?
Chilling hours are the number of cold hours that are needed for a deciduous crop to break winter dormancy. Lack of adequate chilling can result in poor bud break, extended flowering season, poor bloom overlap… Read More
Extension Solutions on Orange TV
Extension Solutions is a new video program that provides up-to-date horticulture and other Extension information on agriculture, horticulture, family& consumer sciences and 4-H to the residents of Central Florida. The three to four minute segments… Read More
Stay Fit for Fall and Winter
During this time of year, we look forward to family gatherings, football parties, fairs and festivals and holiday celebrations. While these moments create memories that will last a life time, they could also possibly add… Read More
4-H: Preparing the Leaders of Tomorrow
What do former Senator and Governor Bob Graham, Senator Bill Nelson, Former U.S. Congressman and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, and Florida House Representative Jennifer Sullivan all have in common? You guessed it… Read More
Why 4-H and S.T.E.M.?
S.T.E.M. is an acronym heard nearly everywhere in the realm of education today. S.T.E.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and these are the key areas in which we are challenged to increase competency… Read More
Managing Feral Bee or Wasp Colonies on Your Property
As Africanized honey bees establish a stronger presence in Florida, it is crucial for public safety reasons that any swarms or feral honey bee colonies found nesting in close proximity to humans or animals be… Read More