Rain Shut-off Devices Residents with an automatic irrigation system in the state of Florida are required by law to have a fully operational rain shut-off device. These devices are crucial in preventing overwatering, which can… Read More
By Carol Wyatt-Evens and Sarah Bostick Gardening in Florida can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly frustrating, at the same time. If you are new to the region, you soon learn that gardening in the Sunshine… Read More
Did you know Florida is unique? We aren’t the only ones enjoying our sand and sun. We are surrounded by worms also living the Florida life! You may not see these worms, also known as… Read More
By Carol Wyatt-Evens and Sarah Bostick Gardening in Florida can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly frustrating, at the same time. If you are new to the region, you soon learn that gardening in the Sunshine… Read More
By Mindy Hanak Gardens Program Coordinator UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Perhaps you’ve been sequestered at home, gnawing on freezer food while binge-watching television or stooped over a laptop until your eyes burn and spine curves…. Read More
By Angela Bright UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County staff In an earlier post, I shared with you information about the South Florida Forage Management Tour and Workshop, an annual event hosted by UF/IFAS Extension to raise… Read More
The Sarasota Soil and Water Conservation District has set an August 17 working group meeting to discuss local resource conservation concerns and programs. The meeting, which is open to the public, will start at 6:30… Read More
NOTE: This post, originally written May 07, 2015, has been updated to reflect changes in the soil testing procedure. – UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Dec. 02, 2020 Post by Bob Mertens; Horticulture Program Specialist Before… Read More
Composting is not only a wonderful way to keep food waste out of the landfill, it is also a wonderful soil amendment for backyard gardens and landscapes. Check out the infographic link below for instructions… Read More
Post by Bob Mertens; Horticulture Program Specialist We’ve been receiving numerous inquiries here at the Extension office regarding the yellowing (chlorosis) and subsequent deaths of native Florida slash pines, most notably in and around urban landscapes. … Read More
