“Spice It Up: Embrace the Health Benefits of Seasonal Flavors This November” As November rolls in, the days grow shorter, inviting us to cozy up with warm flavors and comforting aromas. This month let’s celebrate the richness of seasonal ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, , WORK & LIFE
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
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,
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
Now that Christmas is over, What do we do with the gift plants? We know that the poinsettia is worth keeping, but what about the Christmas Cactus? Can it survive after Christmas? Good News! Christmas cactus is ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension
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,
As a commercial horticulture agent, I have been asked many questions about turfgrass. The following are some of the questions and answers. ■ Can I use an herbicide to control torpedograss in the St Augustine lawn? Ans: No herbicide is ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension,
This is a quick list of a few plants that tolerate low light and a bit of neglect, in fact most of them do prefer to be left alone. May require more dusting than water. For the safety of small children and pets that may be tempted to ingest ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
So before we start what is an arid plant and why do we care ? Arid Plants according to Merriam-Webster are " or a Desert Plant is a plant suited to the environment of arid regions of little rainfall that often stores water in its tissues ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , WORK & LIFE