GARDENING

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UF campaign promotes ecological benefits of dead wood in Florida yards

FLORIDA — A new University of Florida campaign encourages homeowners to reconsider removing dead trees from their yards, highlighting the…

1 day ago

Struggling with your lawn? Four mistakes and a Crestview seminar

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — Correcting four common mistakes can result in a better lawn. The first step in correctly managing a…

1 week ago

Home Vegetable Gardening 101 seminar set for March 1 in Crestview

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — There are common reasons for failure with vegetable gardens in North Florida. One of those reasons is planting…

4 weeks ago

Home Fruit Gardening seminar set for Jan. 30 in Crestview

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A free seminar aimed at helping North Florida residents successfully grow fruit at home will be offered…

1 month ago

Florida Arbor Day event in Crestview offers free tree seedlings

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — Free tree seedlings will be distributed on Saturday, January 18, at the John McMahon Environmental Center in…

2 months ago

Florida strawberry growers bounce back from storms with fresh harvest

FLORIDA — Florida strawberry growers are proving their resilience this season, overcoming challenges from hurricanes Helene and Milton to ensure…

4 months ago

UF/IFAS experts: Termites, storms increase risk of tree and property damage

FLORIDA — As Florida recovers from the devastation caused by hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, many residents are facing an…

5 months ago

Native plants outperform non-native species, boost pollinators, UF study shows

FLORIDA — Native plants outperform non-native species in growth and floral abundance, particularly under varying irrigation conditions, according to new…

5 months ago

Take part in the 2024 Peanut Butter Challenge and take a bite out of hunger

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Spread the word and the peanut butter. Join UF/IFAS County Extension Offices around Florida along with…

5 months ago

Help UF develop tastier tomatoes: Get your seeds now!

FLORIDA—University of Florida scientists invite home gardeners to participate in a citizen science program to help develop tastier tomatoes. By growing select…

5 months ago