Why Florida Needs More GI-BMP and FFL

When I first started at UF/IFAS, these acronyms meant nothing to me. It took me some time to really understand what they stood for. Now, I see how important they are. GI-BMP stands for “Green… Read More
by Donna Torrey
Posted: November 6, 2020
When I first started at UF/IFAS, these acronyms meant nothing to me. It took me some time to really understand what they stood for. Now, I see how important they are. GI-BMP stands for “Green… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Uncategorized, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: algae bloom, birds, Donna Torrey, FDACS, Fertilizer license, FFL, Florida Friendly, GI-BMP, LUF, newsletter, newsletter2, pesticide licenses, pollution, Water Conservation
by Donna Torrey
Posted: July 24, 2020
One of the 9 Florida Friendly Landscaping principles is “Fertilize Appropriately”. As a homeowner or landscaper, sometimes it’s difficult to know what that means during fertilizer “black-out” periods. Fertilizer black-out times are when we are… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: blackout periods, Fertilizer rules, FFL, Florida Friendly Landscapes, newsletter, newsletter2, ordinances, palm care, Palm fertilizing, slow release fertilizers
by Donna Torrey
Posted: June 15, 2020
About 20 years ago I read a book by Sara Stein called Noah’s Garden and it transformed the way I think about gardening. In her book, she describes the way nature plants. There are no… Read More
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Bio-diversity, birds, Butterflies, FFL, Florida Friendly Landscapes, gardening, Gentle gardening, Native plants, pest management, plea for chaos, sustainability, wildlife
by Donna Torrey
Posted: May 28, 2020
We have all heard the saying: “Money doesn’t grow on trees!”, but here in South Florida, orchids grow on trees. Most people only see orchids growing in pots, but in nature, most of them grow… Read More
by lbravo1
Posted: May 16, 2020
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Were you aware that May 17-23 is Water Reuse Week in South Florida? To promote and encourage efficient use of reclaimed water, the South… Read More
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Uncategorized, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Broward County, Florida Friendly Landscapes, gallons of water, Reclaim Water, sustainability, UF IFAS Water Agents, water, Water Conservation, Water Reuse
by Donna Torrey
Posted: May 13, 2020
Now is the time to prepare. Trees are one of a homeowner’s most important assets. They provide beauty to our neighborhoods enhancing property values, shade to cool our homes reducing our energy bills and plentiful… Read More
by Nick Place
Posted: March 15, 2020
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Uncategorized, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic
Posted: February 22, 2019
Don’t become a victim of email or telephone fraud by staying informed of what you can do to prevent it. Alert children and elderly family members of what to look out for. Teach children about… Read More
Posted: February 22, 2019
Do you feel anxious about cybersecurity? Do you fear having your identity being stolen or becoming a victim of fraud? Have you received unsolicited phone calls about your IRS tax status needing immediate attention and/or… Read More
Category: Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: anxiety, be engaged and alert, change passwords often, computer problems, confidential paperwork, cybersecurity, cybersecurity breach, cybersecurity tips, engaged and alert, families and consumers fear identity theft and cybersecurity compromises, fraud anxiety, threat, unauthorized, victim of fraud
by Linda Seals
Posted: December 9, 2014
Gayle Whitworth, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Gifts don’t have to be expensive to mean much. Often, the best gifts are those that come from the heart and have a personal touch. Listed below are… Read More
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
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