I was recently ask a set of complicated questions about how long Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana) live. Question: "Is it true that live oaks only live for about 60 years?" Answer: No. Live oaks can live for well over 60 years, often ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Horticulture
Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat May 8, 2015 Release for Tallahassee Democrat By Jody Walthall My daughter Vanessa Walthall pictured in a longleaf pine grove that was planted by her first grade class at Kate Sullivan School (photo ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesLes Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Mothers want what is best for their offspring. Surprisingly, one of the greatest mothers of all may be the tiny wasp, Callirhytis. Often mistaken as a fly, the gall wasp provides ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Woolly oak aphids are conspicuous pests on oak (Quercus spp.), because they are covered with large amounts of flocculent ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension