A 60-mile stretch of forest in Florida's Big Bend is one of the most botanically diverse areas in the United States. The region's high tree diversity is attributed to fertile soil, ample water, and ...

Hugues Balde's backyard is like a little slice of the Caribbean in the middle of Tallahassee, complete with avocado trees, chickens, other tropical fruits and the crown jewel – a mango tree in north ...

The Florida winter season can feel quiet when compared to the rest of the United States. Despite that, it is one of the best times to start early spring garden planning, especially while temperatures ...

As more people look to grow their own food at home, citrus trees remain one of the most accessible and rewarding options.” — Noah Aguilar, owner of Everglades ...

Fruit trees are a great way to always have a snack handy, or ingredients for sweet treats. For long-lasting trees, take a ...

Creating a backyard orchard in Florida starts with choosing fruit trees adapted to the state’s climate, preparing the soil, and setting up a plan for ongoing care. Low-chill peaches, figs, citrus, ...

Jonathan Crane, a tropical-fruit crop specialist at UF’s Tropical Research & Education Center in Homestead, picks lychee off one of the 216 trees on the research campus site. He said the fruits ...