Many people are interested in planting vegetable gardens but are discouraged by sandy, infertile soil and limited planting space in their backyards. The good news is that making raised beds can eliminate those hindrances Advantages of raised ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
In-person class in Osceola County, FL: Keeping Backyard Chickens Saturday, January 25, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm Peghorn Nature Park, 2101 Peghorn Way Saint Cloud, FL 34769 Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production. Topics ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock
The Honey Bee Community Showcase was created to raise awareness of the valuable contributions of honey bees to our food supply, to support local beekeeping and to provide opportunities for the community to show their talents. You don’t ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events
There are two main types of honey bees available for purchase to start new colonies: package bees and nucleus colonies. This article summarizes the considerations for each type of starter colony. When to start new colonies The ideal ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
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/IFASSt 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,