Hummingbirds can surprise us in the plants that they visit for nectar. Just this past week, I sat out on my front patio area enjoying the evening. I looked over at my very large and hardy aloe plant in a large container that started ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
With more than 330 different species, the hummingbird is one of a kind, with physical and behavioral characteristics that separate them from any other creature. Hummingbirds and the Americas Hummingbirds are only found in the Americas, and ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
I knew our Extension office was a popular place, but this week has brought a whole new level of visitation to our beautiful grounds! The area surrounding our office has been all "a twitter" (excuse the poor pun) with people bedecked with binoculars ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Beyond the plants found in our tropical/subtropical landscapes, another enjoyable aspect of this environment is the wildlife it attracts. Birds often highlight this facet of wildlife including the small living jewels we call hummingbirds. We ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, WildlifeBeyond the plants found in our tropical/subtropical landscapes, another enjoyable aspect of this environment is the wildlife it attracts. Birds often highlight this facet of wildlife including the small living jewels we call hummingbirds. We ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, WildlifeBY Ralph E. Mitchell Beyond the plants found in our tropical/subtropical landscapes, another enjoyable aspect of this environment is the wildlife it attracts. Birds often highlight this facet of wildlife including the small living jewels we ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
National Pollinator Week is June 17-23 this year, so I’m highlighting one of my favorite pollinators: hummingbirds. They are easy to attract, all you need is the right nectar plants. Hummingbirds have regular feeding routes, and will come ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Wildlife
If I were to ask you to list some pollinators that visit your gardens, butterflies and honey bees may come to your mind. But take a closer look! Do you see a shiny little green sweat bee flying from flower to flower? Or possibly a hummingbird, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes