Posts Tagged by 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
Shop Local for Christmas Trees
| November 26, 2012 | Posted by Marisol under Agriculture, FAPC, Farms |
North Florida’s winter weather provides the perfect growing conditions for Red Cedar, Carolina Sapphire, Leyland Cypress, Green Giant, and many other varieties of Christmas trees. These can easily be found in Tallahassee at Bavarian Christmas Tree Farm. Operated by Franco and Sigrid Camacho, Bavarian Christmas Tree Farm is one of the many family-owned Christmas tree farms… 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
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
Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference Returns
| July 5, 2011 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Events, Farms, News |
For the third year in a row, the Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference will be held at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Running July 15-17, 2011, it promises to be an event full of interesting seminars, exhibits, and delicious locally-grown food. The Department is once again joining the University of Florida as… continue reading
