Category: Fruits & Vegetables

Let the Power of the Sun Restore Your Garden Soil

by Emily Marois
June 17, 2020

Written by Philippe Bilger, Master Gardener Volunteer For many living in South Florida, summer is the time to enjoy the sun and the fun activities available to us. Due to the heat and humidity during the summer, growing a traditional ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Gegetable Gardening, Insects, Master Gardener Volunteer, Nematodes, Palm Beach County, Pathogens, Raised Beds, Soil, Solarazation, Summer, Weeds

Free Lecture “Prepping for a Fall Garden”

by cfmiller
August 1, 2019

A free lecture on Prepping for a Fall Garden is being offered as part of the 8th installment of the Garden Talks Series hosted by the Acreage Branch Library. The public is invited to attend this educational opportunity. The class will take ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Fall, Florida, Garden

Free Lecture “Tropical Fruit Trees for south Florida”

by cfmiller
June 12, 2019

A free lecture on Tropical Fruit Trees for south Florida is being offered as part of the 7th installment of the Garden Talks Series hosted by the Acreage Branch Library. The public is invited to attend this educational opportunity. ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Free, Lecture, Tropical Fruit

Free Lecture “Maintenance and Care of Roses in the Garden”

by cfmiller
June 7, 2019

A free lecture on Maintenance and Care of Roses in the Garden is being offered as part of the 6th installment of the Garden Talks Series hosted by the Acreage Branch Library. The public is invited to attend this educational opportunity. The ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Care, Garden, Maintenance, Roses

Get your Grower Permit now! Seasonal Green Markets to open soon.

by cfmiller
August 21, 2018

Green Markets are a distinct part of American culture reflecting each community’s uniqueness and charm with regionally produced specialties for sale directly to the public. Palm Beach County Green Market managers may request local growers ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Greenmarket, Palmbeachcounty, Permit

Beneficial Insects Available to Homeowners to Fight Citrus Greening

by dalevulis
March 8, 2018

Beneficial Insects Now Available to Palm Beach County Homeowners from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Citrus greening is a bacterial disease of citrus. Citrus greening disease can affect all citrus cultivars and ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Asian Citrus Psyllid, Asian Citrus Psyllid Parasitoid, Citrus, Citrus Greening, Homeowner

Have some Yum and Fun at the Science of Chocolate Fair

by cfmiller
February 6, 2018

Science is sweet! During Saturday's Science of Chocolate Fair , visitors will learn the science behind how chocolate is made, its potential health benefits, as well as its chemical properties. This year's featured activities include liquid nitrogen ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Events, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa

The “All-Tropical-American Fruit”

by Tiffany Porter
January 3, 2018

Article written by Highlands County Master Gardener Volunteer: Charles Reynolds on October 1st, 2017 for the Highlands Today Newspaper. The Master Gardener Help Desk gets dozens of questions about that All-American fruit, or vegetable, whoever ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Avocado, HCMG

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