As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Often underrecognized for their contributions to our environment, bats play a pivotal role in keeping insect populations under control while also providing fertilization and pollination services. Pest Control Emerging from their roosts at ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
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Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture,
Do you know how much water you use on a daily basis? Have you heard of virtual water? Did you know that water is used to create nearly every product out there, including our food? Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Sustainable Ag and Food ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn, Water
Fragaria x ananassa is the most common commercially produced strawberry worldwide. Strawberries prefer well-drained, moist but not wet, sandy soils that have been amended with organic matter and have a slightly acidic pH of 5.5 to 6.5. They ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
Selection Rabbiteye blueberries are the Vaccinium of choice for u-pick and market growers in north Florida as they are less susceptible to late winter or early spring freezes than southern highbush blueberries due to the fact that they produce ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
Blackberries are a deciduous crop that thrives in the temperate climate of the southeast. While several blackberry species are native to Florida, wild blackberries tend to produce smaller berries with lower yields compared to improved varieties. ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
Known for their distinct flavors, unique textures, vivid colors and superior nutritional content, microgreens are rising in popularity among chefs and health conscious citizens. Used as garnishes for soups, salads, sandwiches and even ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
Vitis rotundifolia, the first native grape species to be cultivated in North America, is one of the top sustainable crops that can be grown north Florida. Muscadines prefer deep, fertile soils, which is why they are commonly found growing along ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia), while relatively new to growers in Florida, is a tropical and subtropical crop that is widely cultivated in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Bitter melon has two varieties: Chinese and Indian. Chinese bitter ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES