Growing watermelon with a lack of space is a viable possibility with a strong, durable trellis. The trick is to secure the watermelon to the trellis with a mesh produce bag, nylon stockings, cotton strips, etc., so that when they grow ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Ever notice strange growths on plants or what appear to be warts on leaves and stems? These might be something called galls. There are many definitions of a “gall”, but today we are talking about “an abnormal growth formed on plants and ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseWhile many people will be turning down their gardens for the summer, by mulching, others will be replanting. If you are one of the daring ones, and decided to brave the Florida heat and moisture, there are a handful of crops that will do well ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsEveryone loves tomatoes, but not everyone has the space to grow them. However, growing tomatoes in a small space is possible; you just have plan accordingly. There are two different types of tomatoes: determinate and indeterminate. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh028) ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, HorticultureThis month, many of our senior participants learned about whole grains and fiber. Most of them have heard that fiber is important, and that whole grains have more fiber than enriched grains. But now, that message will stick even more because ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeCheck out our new article on the potential symptoms of olive quick decline. While this disease isn't found in FL olives yet, growers and producers should be on the lookout for potential symptoms of the disease. The bacterial disease is currently ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease