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April is Earth Month

by Christine Jackson
April 11, 2024

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
Tags: Composting, Conservation, Earth Day, Gardening, Planting

Come and visit our Plant Market 2024! An Event that you don’t want to miss.

by Eva Maria Pabon
February 5, 2024

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,
Tags: Edible Landscapes, Eva Pabon, Extension, Gardening, UF/IFAS Extension

What you need to know about the Fertilizer Management Ordinance in Osceola County

by Christine Jackson
June 20, 2023

The Osceola County Fertilizer Management Ordinance may appear to be complex from first glance, but the document holds viable information for commercial agriculture operations and a home owners in the county when it comes to fertilizing within ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Commercial Horticulture, Fertilizer, GIBMP, Horticulture, Ordinance, Osceola County, Osceola County Fertilizer Management Ordinance

April: Water Conservation Month

by Eva Maria Pabon
April 3, 2023

For the last 25 years, April has been Water Conservation Month in Florida.  This is especially important this year, as we are in a drought.    While half of Osceola is only in a moderate drought, the other half is severe.  Seminole ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Eva Maria Pabon, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening In Central Florida, Toho Water, Water Conservation

Gardening Tip: Roses

by Eva Maria Pabon
March 27, 2023

I heard about a dangerous rose disease. How would I know if my roses have gotten it? The worst rose disease is called Rose Rosette Disease, which is a virus that is spread by the eriophyid mite. Though we have plenty of those unusual 4- legged ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Eva Maria Pabon, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Roses, UF/IFAS Extension

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