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My Fall Vegetable Garden
Direct seed root crops and many leafy greens, such as arugula and spinach. Photo by Molly Jameson. Fall is fast approaching, and that means my favorite season for gardening has arrived! September is...
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Fall Turf Issues
St. Augustinegrass roots rotted due to take-all root rot. (Photo Credit: IFAS Photos) The crisp air of fall is upon us. Maybe. We live in northwest Florida and we are not experiencing the change in...
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September Weather Summary and Fall Planting Forecast
National Weather Service rainfall estimates for September 2016. September rainfall was greatly influenced by Hurricane Hermine. The eastern Panhandle Counties had significantly more rainfall in the...
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The Color of Fall in the Panhandle
Monarch butterfly on dense blazing star (Liatris spicata var. spicata).Beverly Turner, Jackson Minnesota, Bugwood.org Each fall, nature puts on a brilliant show of color throughout the United States....
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Fall Sampling for Nematodes in Agronomic Crops
Fall is the best time to take samples for nematodes, since populations often peak near harvest, and while crop roots are still viable. These samples can be used to help determine if nematodes caused...
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Persimmon Problems this Fall
Japanese persimmons are a real treat in the Fall, and for those who enjoy growing fruit, they are a relatively problem free option. The tree can reach 30 feet tall, if planted in full sun and well...
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Fall: An Ideal Time for Shrub Installation
It was a hot summer that has continued into Fall. We hope cooler temperatures are on their way to the panhandle of Florida. Fall can be a great time to spruce up your landscape with some new shrubs....
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Firespikes for Fall Color and Hummingbird Food
Looking to add something to brighten your landscape this autumn? Firespike (Odontonema strictum) is a prolific fall bloomer with red tubular flowers that are very popular with hummingbirds and...
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Want Fall Color? Plant These Trees !
Ginkgo Florida has so much to offer! It is home to the world’s most beautiful beaches. It has one of the largest agricultural economies nationwide. But among all these things, Florida is lacking...
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Reduce 100 Bags of Fall Leaves to Ten
Billions of leaves blanket the fall landscape and are bagged by hundreds of homeowners to be placed curbside for local trash pick-up. Many of these leaves could be easily turned into valuable mulch or...
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