Category: Horticulture
Floral Fables: Potatoes of the Shire
March 21, 2022
Introduction Samwise Gamgee said it best to Sméagol, “Po-ta-toes. The Gaffer’s delight, and rare good ballast for an empty belly. But you won’t find any so you needn’t look. But be good Sméagol and fetch me some herbs, and I’ll ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Floral Fables, Gardening, Landscape, Planting, Potato, Potatoes
Protecting Park Birds and Creatures
March 18, 2022
Can we help the birds and wildlife at the lakefront parks by bringing them a loaf of bread when we visit? While intentions are good, we should eat the bread ourselves instead. It can actually lead to malnutrition in wild birds, since it ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, WildlifeTags: Birds, Eva Pabon, Parks, Wildlife
Ancient Plants are our Fungal Friends
March 17, 2022
When ancient plants first evolved to live on land, they found a harsh and unforgiving environment. On land, water and nutrients are much more difficult to acquire. Compared to the watery habitats they came from, plant roots on land are not surrounded ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural ResourcesTags: Fungal, Fungus, Mushrooms, Mycorrhizae
Tropical Fruit—Mango
March 17, 2022
Tropical Fruit at a Glance—Mango By Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez and Jonathan H. Crane Common name: Mango Botanical name: Mangifera indica Family: Anacardiacae Good varieties: Angie, Orange Sherbet, Glenn, Nam Doc Mai, Rosigold, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension