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Palmetto Weevils in Landscape Palms

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October 26, 2023

Weevils are a family of beetles that have their mandibles (mouths) at the end of a very long snout-like projection. Palmetto weevil (Rhynchophorus cruentatus) is the largest North American weevil and is present in many southern states from Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Bismarck Palm, Canary Island Date Palm, Palm Insects, Palm Weevils, Palmetto Weevils
Cormorant bird gliding over the surface of the water.

New Associate Dean for UF/IFAS Extension Named: Dukes to Lead Special Initiatives While Continuing as Director of CLUE 

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October 25, 2023

Michael Dukes, director of the UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency (CLUE), is the new Associate Dean for Extension effective immediately. In this newly created position, Dukes will oversee the administration of a variety of programs ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Water
Tags: Announcements, IFAS Administration

MGV Backyard 101 Composting Workshop

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October 24, 2023

Join us for an exciting and informative Backyard Composting 101 Workshop hosted by the Jackson County Master Gardener Volunteer Program! Discover the secrets of turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your plants.    The ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Compost, Educational Workshop, Horticulture, Jackson County Extension, Jackson County Florida, Master Gardener Program

Dispelling 3 Common Myths of Florida-Friendly Landscaping

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October 24, 2023

When you hear “Florida-Friendly Landscape” what do you picture?  Is it a well-kept design that fits in with the rest of the neighborhood or a wild and untamed eye-sore?  Do you see an abundance of flowers and wildlife or a lot of weeds ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Duval, Fertilizer, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Native Plants, Pesticide
Do not prune in November, the plant is still feeding creatures.

Don’t Do It! The Late Fall Duval Gardeners Dilemma.


October 24, 2023

Dilemma: To Prune or Not To Prune in November! Are you tempted to cut or pull spent plants that have gone to seed? Isn't a neatly trimmed bed delightfully satisfying and aren't you dying to clean it all up after the chaos of this mad, hot summer? Wait! If ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Azaleas, Camelias, Dogwood And Redbud, Flowering Trees, Hydrangea, Pruning, Scale Insects, Winter Pruning

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