Watermelon harvest is around the corner in the central Florida panhandle, but is actually a week or two late. Melon in field in Washington County. Credit Matthew Orwat This slight delay in harvest is due to the near 100 degree temperatures and lack of pollinators present. Flowers have been closing early in the day due …
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A Different View on Hydrangeas
There are a couple of possibilities for gardeners who are looking for something a little different than the old favorite French hydrangea. If you want to make your neighbor’s and gardening friends envious, consider adding one of the following selections to your garden. The first to consider is the ‘Limelight’ hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) which is …
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Forestry Tools Jefferson and Leon Outdoor Camp
Author: Scott Jackson – lsj@ufl.edu http://bay.ifas.ufl.edu/seagrant Panhandle Outdoors
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Aquaponics 101 workshop
Aquaponics is an exciting system where fish and plants grow in harmony. The aquaponic system can be a fun project for the home gardener but can also become a successful farming venture. Come and learn the basics of growing fish and plants together in an AQUAPONICS system. Date: June 25th Time: 8:00am-3:30pm Cost: $ 25 Locations: UF/IFAS …
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North Florida Climate Will Soon Favor Fairy Rings
Soil temperatures and weather conditions are becoming favorable for the development of fairy ring in the landscape. Most commonly observed as a circular ring of mushroom growing on lawns and gardens, the ring of mushroom growth, termed “fairy ring”, has its origin in fairy-tale and superstition. However, it is the result of various basidiomycete fungi …
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Tree Cattle are Harmless
Tree cattle webbing. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida Many people are noticing small insects on trunks and branches of their trees. When disturbed, these insects move in a group and are commonly called tree cattle because of this herding habit. They are ¼ inch brownish-black insects with white markings. Some people assume …
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Slime Mold – Only A Cosmetic Problem
Although black or white streaks are shocking when they appear on an otherwise healthy lawn, the incidence of slime mold is rarely harmful. Closeup: Slime Mold in Centipedegrass. Image courtesy Matthew Orwat Slime mold is actually caused by the small round fruiting bodies of a special type of fungi, called Myxomycetes, which are regularly present in the …
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2013 Turfgrass Expo & Field Day
There is something for the professional and homeowner at the 19th Annual Turfgrass Expo & Field Day. You’ll see and learn the newest in the areas of lawn grass varieties, weed control and many other topics related to selecting, establishing and maintaining a Florida lawn. This University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) …
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Gulf Coast Turfgrass Field Day June 19
Gulf Coast Turfgrass Expo and Field Day The UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center along with the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America will be holding the 19th Annual Gulf Coast Turfgrass Expo and Field Day. When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (CDT) Where: …
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Aquaponics 101 workshop June 25
Aquaponics is an exciting system where fish and plants grow in harmony. The aquaponic system can be a fun project for the home gardener but can also become a successful farming venture. Come and learn the basics of growing fish and plants together in an AQUAPONICS system. Date: June 25th Time: 8:00am-3:30pm …
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