Authors: Brittany Justesen & Jessica Sullivan, UF IFAS Extension – Osceola County Armyworms are highly destructive caterpillars that primarily feed on grasses, making them a significant concern for cattle ranchers. Several species ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
St Lucie County Fertilizer Ban The month of June often brings a lot of rain. Florida’s rainy season starts June 1st and ends September 30th. Water is required for plants to grow healthy, but too much or too little is unsuitable. Too much ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Turf, Water
Hurricane season is officially upon us here in Florida. June 1st – October. There is a lot to do to prepare for the storms that may or may not come. In this post, we are going to talk about using chainsaws post-storm. Post hurricane there ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
April is recognized as Earth Month. With the 22nd being Earth Day. Earth Day started as a one-day event in 1970, with protests about environmental ignorance and demanding new legislation. After this event, major environmental laws were introduced, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Spring is here, an exciting time of year when the clocks go forward, sunshine and higher temperatures are more consistent. But we aren’t the only ones excited about spring. Turf pests tend to emerge when temperatures begin to rise consistently. Today ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Turf
Florida is known for having a large variety of plants, here anything can thrive. That being said, there are a number of plants that can impact one’s health upon interaction. In this article, we are going to talk about 3 poisonous leaves ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture,
Plant Market 2024! Several events take place in Osceola Heritage Park throughout the year including the free UF/IFAS Extension Services annual Spring 2024 Planet Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, located ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Have you ever felt frustrated by seeing weeds growing in your lawn? Every spring, you apply so many gallons of herbicides; the weeds go away briefly, and suddenly, they return. Winter weeds, such as Florida Snow (Florida Pusley), decorate your ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
Thatch is the layer of dead material and organic matter between the soil surface and grass. It gives Florida grasses a sponge-like feel under the feet that springs back when you step. This layer can be a double-edged sword. It provides many ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf,
The bright lights of the Ferris wheel, a taste of those delicious, boiled peanuts, the sound of the auctioneer, and that familiar fresh sawdust smell. Those are some of my favorite things about the Osceola County Fair! So, grab some of those ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension