Tag: cold weather

Where to Find Weather Information for Nursery Growers in Miami-Dade County When Monitoring Low Temperatures for Cold Protection?

by Qingchun Liu

September 22, 2023

Qingchun Liu, Teresa Olczyk, and William R. Lusher Ornamental productions in Miami-Dade County are concentrated in the Homestead area, the southwest corner of the County. During the wintertime, particularly from late December through January, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cold Protection, Cold Weather, Ornamentals

Rollercoaster Temperatures in NW Florida

by llw5479

December 21, 2022

Fall, winter and even early spring can be a rollercoaster ride of temperatures here in Northwest Florida. One week it dips to freezing for a short time and the next week it rises to spring-like temperatures. We need to hold on for this ride ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Cold Injury, Cold Weather, Freezing Temperatures, Spring, Winter

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

by Meg Brew

January 27, 2022

Local temperatures are expected to reach record lows this weekend, a chilling reminder that occasionally we do experience real winter weather in Florida. Farmers will be working around the clock to protect their cold sensitive crops, while homeowners ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock
Tags: Cold Weather, Horse, Livestock

Winter is here!

by maxine32666

January 9, 2018

For the first time in several years we have seen freezing temperatures here in central Florida and will likely see more of them before spring gets here. The cold temperatures can burn back some of our favorite plants and yet help ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Cold Protection, Cold Weather, Damage, Freeze, Freezing, Frost, Frost Cloth, Hunter, New Growth, Ornamentals, Plants, Prune, Temperatures

The Threat of Freezing Temps and Hard Cold Weather isn’t Over Yet

by Heather Janney

December 10, 2017

The threat of freezing temps and hard cold weather isn't over just yet this season. There are 5 things you should think about with this tough cold weather: Protect yourself and those around you. Wear hats and gloves, stay dry and, stay ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cold Weather, Family Safety, Hamilton County, Safety

Trees and Cold Weather

by polkmg

December 6, 2017

Native trees tend not to be too susceptible to the cold here in central Florida, UNLESS they are native to southern Florida, and the gardener, who is terribly susceptible to the allure of nursery catalogs, has allowed them to outgrow their pots ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Cold Weather, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Protection, Trees

Palm Trees and Cold Weather

by Samantha Murray

November 9, 2015

Though Florida winters are relatively warm and sunny, when cold weather does come to the state, it can damage palm trees and other tropical plants. Check out the resources below to learn about how cold affects palms and what you can do to prepare. For ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Cold Protection For Plants, Cold Weather, Hardiness Zones, Lawn And Garden Hot Topic, Palm Trees

Florida Snow! Nature’s Reminder to Enhance Backyard Wildlife Habitat

by Judy Biss

February 2, 2014

15.00 North Florida experienced a weather delight (or distress depending on your point of view!) this week in the form of freezing rain and snow! The words “Florida” and “snow” are two words most people would not place together ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Backyard Wildlife, Climate, Cold Weather, Creating Habitat, Curiosities, Environmental Education, Florida Snow, Habitat Conservation, Panhandle Outdoors, Tallahassee, Weather, Wildlife

Note on the news about Agriculture in Miami-Dade

by Vanessa Vassilaros

January 15, 2014

Cold Weather and South Florida Agriculture READ MORE

Category: Crops, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cold Weather, Grower, Interview, News, UF IFAS Extension

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