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Florida Master Naturalist Graduate Spotlight on Holly and Fritz Hanselman

by Ken Gioeli

January 17, 2022

The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors. We’re highlighting graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Environmental Interpretation, FMNP, Graduate, Master Naturalist

Delicious and Nutritious Strawberries

by mmaddox

January 13, 2022

Strawberry shortcake or chocolate dipped strawberries is what usually comes to mind when we think about strawberries! They are not just used for desserts or entertaining! They can be used in salads, drinks, side dishes, salsas, appetizers, ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alachua, Food, Health And Nutrition, Nutrition, UF IFAS Extension

Soil Testing at Orange County Plant Clinic

by Tia Silvasy

January 12, 2022

Soil Testing at Orange County Plant Clinic Florida’s year-round growing season is a great reason to love gardening. While we have different seasons, the one constant for our plants is the soil that they’re grown in. While we can control ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscape Management, New Vegetable Gardener, Nutrients, PH, Plant Clinic, Soil, Soil PH, Soil Testing

Strawberries pack big health benefits

by Lori Wiggins

January 12, 2022

Strawberry season is in full swing, and it is time to take advantage of their availability and health benefits. In addition to being gorgeous and delicious, strawberries are incredibly versatile. These ruby gems are also potent health protectors. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Health Benefits, Strawberries

Making Homemade Pizza on the Barbecue Grill

by Ken Gioeli

January 12, 2022

Introduction Floridians love barbecuing. Have you ever tried making homemade pizza on the barbecue grill? Adding Florida fresh produce and herbs from your garden can add to the deliciousness. Watch the video below to learn how. Food Safety As ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: Barbecue, Food Safety, Garlic, Pizza, Tomato

Camellias for the Florida Garden

by Eva Maria Pabon

January 11, 2022

Has anyone ever wondered what the most beautiful flower on earth might be? While the answer to that question is certainly a matter of opinion, the camellia would surely be a top contestant. The good news is that we can grow camellias here ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture

Let’s go on a TreeQuest!

by Marguerite Beckford

January 11, 2022

Each year, on the third Friday in January, Sarasota County's UF/IFAS Extension & Sustainability Dept. celebrates Florida’s State Arbor Day. Since 2018, the County's urban forestry Extension program Treejuvenation Florida, has marked the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Arbor Day, Community, Pgm_HortComm, Tree Quest, Treejuvenation, TreeQuest, Trees, Urban Forestry

Can I Save my Orchid?

by Wayne Hobbs

January 11, 2022

I have received a number of orchid plants over the years. How many do I have now, NONE. I’ve been told that I kill them with kindness. I usually receive one for Mother’s Day. First, I look at it with awe, I see it’s beauty and am ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Clay County, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Houseplant, Master Gardener, Orchid

Research Guide: Selective Torpedograss Control in Aquatic Systems

by Christine Krebs

January 11, 2022

Torpedograss (Panicum repens) is one of the most serious weeds in Florida, with management costs reaching approximately $2 million a year in flood control systems. By 1992, torpedograss had been found in over 70% of Florida's public waters. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Aquatic Plant Management, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Communications, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Turning Science Into Solutions, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS CAIP

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