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Tussock Moth Caterpillars (TMC) can be an annoyance to northcentral Florida residents in March through early April. In this episode, Dr. Samuel provides a description of the species that occur in Florida including their life cycle and how to manage. For additional information on TMC visit: entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/URBAN/MEDICAL/tussock_moths.htm Florida Poison Control Center Tampa www.poiso...

Dr. Samuel speaks with guest, Lesroy Samuel about the cool season crop varieties in their backyard vegetable garden.

Invasive Plants can displace existing species. Cogon Grass which can reach 6 feet and has only 30% of its growth above ground is found in every county in Florida; Camphor Tree is spread by seed, can be a very large, strong-wooded tree which can be spread by birds, and Air Potato a highly invasive vine which can climb high into trees and spread by a bulbil. These can be found in your Florida gar...

Lisa Sanderson with UF/IFAS Extension in Sumter County covers Mexican Petunia, Ruellia simplex, which is an invasive species which is found throughout Florida. Learn more about this Mexican Petunia, how to eliminate it from your garden and what sterile varieties you can try.

In this episode (#23) Dr. Samuel visits the residence of Mr. Steve Turnipseed, a member of the Florida Native Plant Society who converted his landscape from a lawn to all native plants. Visit ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/ for more information on the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program. Florida Native Plant Society - Preserving, Conserving and Restoring the Native Plants and Native Plant Communities of Flo...

In this episode Dr. Samuel provides a quick overview of the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) Principles. These principles are also applicable to persons outside of Florida's borders. For more information on the FFL Program visit: ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/

Dr. Samuel provides a quick summary of tips regarding soils, fertilizing watering, and crop selection for your fall vegetable garden. The Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide referenced is available at: edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/VH/VH02100.pdf The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map where you can enter your zip code is available at: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/ For information on how to take a ...

Information on sourcing seeds from catalogs and storing unused seeds. Explanation of the terms heirloom, hybrid, and genetically modified (GMO) seeds.

Dr. Samuel interviews Mr. Alpha Sennon, founder of WHYFARM, an organization with a mission of engaging youth around the world in agriculture to attain food and nutrition security.

Do you have plants that have limbs growing straight up, or a cluster of growth at the bottom of your plants? You may have watersprouts growing straight up from limbs in your tree or watersprouts growing from the roots. Lisa Sanderson with UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County shares how to manage watersprouts or suckers.

In this episode Dr. Samuel delves into the components of a pesticide label. Learn why it is important to always read and follow the instructions on a pesticide label. The label used in this episode is for demonstration purposes only and not an endorsement of the manufacturer of the product.

In this episode, Dr. Samuel provides tips on how to successfully grow sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also known as roselle, Florida cranberry, and Jamaican sorrel.

Lisa Sanderson demonstrates how to sharpen bypass pruners.

In this episode, Lesroy Samuel gives us another tour of his garden and describes the different pepper varieties he has growing in the garden. He also provides tips on how to successfully grow them.

Lets Talk Gardening! 10 Plants for Pollinators and Birds

Let's Talk Gardening! Eggplants - Episode 12

Let's Talk Gardening! Grafting Technique

Let's Talk Gardening! Container Gardening

Let's Talk Gardening! Propagation by Division, Episode 9

Lets Talk Gardening! Plant Propagation by Cuttings - Episode 8

Let's Talk Gardening! Growing Onions - Episode 7

Virtual Tour of Clark Park Community Garden

Lets Talk Gardening! Plant Propagation by Seeds - Episode 6

Let's Talk Gardening! Insect and Disease Identification and Control - Episode 5

Let's Talk Gardening! Vertical Gardening - Episode 3

Let's Talk Gardening! Container Gardening - Episode 2

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