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New Vegetable Gardener — Gardening with Fewer Pesticides – Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

by Ed Thralls
April 23, 2020

Pesticides are greatly misunderstood by many and incorrectly used by some. Do we need to use pesticides at all in the vegetable garden? I know many of you just jumped on this question with a resounding “NO!” You could be wrong, but chemical ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, , Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Fruits And Vegetables, Gardening, Healthy Living, Horticulture, Life Skills, New Vegetable Gardener, Orange County, Pest Control, Pest Management, Pests, Vegetable, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables
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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Pesticides

by Ed Thralls
July 1, 2019

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 a way to keep the pests out, or to stop them ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Orange County, Pest Control, Pest Management, Vegetable Gardening, Volunteers
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So You Think You Want to Start a Greenhouse Business in Florida

by Liz Felter
February 27, 2019

Here’s few tips to consider before you get started. There’s a lot to know, but you can learn it in advance to diving in. This will prevent you from making costly mistakes. Have a Business Plan Create a business plan that includes your ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agribusiness, Business, Fertilizer, Greenhouse, Ocextension, Pest Management, PH