Category: Horticulture
Florida Christmas Trees Presented to the State Capitol
| December 13, 2012 | Posted by Marisol under Events, Horticulture, News |
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam H. Putnam continued the tradition to present Florida-grown Christmas trees to the Governor and Cabinet Members on behalf of the Florida Christmas Tree Association. On Tuesday, Franco and Sigrid Camacho from Bavarian Christmas Tree Farm in Tallahassee presented fresh cut Red Cedar trees to Governor Rick Scott, Chief Financial Officer Jeff… continue reading
The Florida-Holland Horticulture Affair
| November 2, 2012 | Posted by Marisol under Agriculture, Horticulture |
In August, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services hosted Florida companies at the Floriade Trade Mission in Venlo, Netherlands. The mission, sponsored by the Southern U.S. Trade Association, was comprehensive and gave the participants the opportunity to experience firsthand the components of the Dutch horticulture trade by visiting the Aalsmeer Auction, the phytosanitary agency… continue reading
Apopka Foliage & Fresh Market Opening: Largest CSA Program
| October 2, 2012 | Posted by Guest under Agriculture, Farms, Horticulture, Produce |
The City of Apopka lauches the grand opening of Apopka Foliage & Fresh Market on October 6, from 8am-1pm, at Kit Land Nelson Park, 10 North Forest Drive, Apopka FL 32704. Long & Scott Farms will offer the largest Community Supported Agriculture program in Central Florida at the market with 100 shares. The farm and… continue reading
“Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot – Ecoturf Sod
| June 18, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Farms, Gardening, Horticulture, Uncategorized |
Returning for the fourth time to participate in “Fresh From Florida” Weekend at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Ecoturf Sod is a commercial producer of Ecoturf perennial peanut. Perennial peanut is a beautiful groundcover. Ecoturf is drought-tolerant and slow growing. These characteristics mean less watering and less mowing! As it grows, small yellow flowers bloom, creating a… continue reading
Florida Plants for Canada
| June 15, 2012 | Posted by Marisol under Gardening, Horticulture |
Florida supplies foliage, tropical plants, indoor and outdoor plants to garden centers and nurseries all over Canada. No wonder Apopka is considered the “Foliage Capital of the World”. Our horticulture growers in Apopka and Homestead produce quality liners and pre-finished plant materials that are often sent by air or ground to meet the plant demand… continue reading
“Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot Draws Crowds
| May 16, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Events, Gardening, Horticulture |
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is a treat for those who love flowers, gardens and landscaping trends. We are proud to participate in this event every year, and this year we were joined by 16 “Fresh From Florida” members. We’ll be spotlighting each of those in the next few months, so keep on… continue reading
Fresh from Florida Weekend at Epcot
| May 4, 2012 | Posted by Kechia under Events, Horticulture |
Join Kechia Dean, Melissa Hunt and Fresh from Florida members, Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6 at the Epcot Flower and Garden Show, Orlando, FL. The festival center opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm and features seminars and presentations. HGTV, the home and garden decorating channel sponsors the festival and will present… continue reading
