Blue looks good on you.
Whether you like them straight from the U-Pick farm or chilled from the grocery store shelves, fresh blueberries are available in abundance this time of year in Florida. Many Floridians have memories...
View ArticleMiami International Airport Tour Photos
Commissioner Adam Putnam looking over seized agricultural products during a tour of the Miami International Airport Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspection operation. Commissioner Adam...
View ArticleWacky Wednesday: Colorful and Curvy, Dragon Fruit’s a Fun Addition to...
Mary at Brooks Tropicals in South Florida introduces us to dragon fruit. Although its coloring reminds us of tie-died T-shirts from a by-gone era, she assures us it is a team player. “Its role in the...
View ArticleWaCKY WeDnEsDaY: Tips for Rainy Days in Florida
Don’t let water collect on your property. Mosquitoes breed in standing water. Too much rain in the garden can save on your water bill, but can cause problems for certain plants. Wet weather in...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Keep Honey on your Holiday List
Honey has been used across the world for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used it as form of currency, like gold, and a bit later in history Germans used it to sweeten alcoholic beverages like...
View ArticleCamping this month? Don’t Move Firewood!
This month many of us will be camping in the balmy Florida winter weather. All campers should remember – Don’t transport firewood. Most campers find a campfire essential to cooking, roasting...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Give Honey This Year
Honey has been used across the world for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used it as form of currency, like gold, and a bit later in history Germans used it to sweeten alcoholic beverages like...
View ArticleExperts Tag Honey “Flavor of the Year”
September is Honey Month, giving special recognition to a healthful, delicious agricultural product that we try to protect every day of the year here at the Florida Department of Agriculture and...
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