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Tag: pH

Plant Food: Sunlight or Fertilizer?


November 12, 2024

How cool would it be if we humans could photosynthesize, or turn sunlight into food? Plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis. Without getting too technical, plants take light energy (sunlight), carbon dioxide, and ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Energy, Fertilizer, Fertilizers, Pesticides, PH, Photosynthesis, Plant Lifecycle, Plant Nutrients, Plants, Plants Garden, Sunlight

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Thyme


April 23, 2024

Are you a fan of fresh aromatic herbs in your dishes? If so, growing herbs right at home may become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll delve into how to grow thyme right at home.  Commonly Grown Varieties Thyme is a versatile ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Fertilizer, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, PH, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Seasonal, Smart Irrigation, Soil, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables, Water-wise

A Guide to Growing Tomatoes in Central Florida: Tips for Success


March 19, 2024

Tomatoes – they’re a staple in many home gardens, and for good reason. But if you're gardening in Central Florida, you might need to tweak your approach a bit to ensure a successful harvest. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you grow ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, Community Garden, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Fruit, Gardening, Growing Conditions, Horticulture, Pasco County, Pests, PH, Plant Disease, Seasonal, Smart Irrigation, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil Test, Tomatoes, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Understanding Soil pH: The Key to Successful Gardening


March 12, 2024

What is the Relationship Between Soil and pH? Remember those science class lessons about the pH scale? You know, the one where you learned that lemons were acidic, pure water was neutral, and baking soda was alkaline? It turns out that understanding ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Growing Conditions, Horticulture, Pasco County, PH, Soil Amendment, Soil Test, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office