Show-stopping trees: Silk floss
So you may or may not already know, that I am an unapologetic plant nerd, and that I brake for show-stopping trees in full bloom. High on my list of show-stopping trees is the Silk Floss (Chorisia speciosa… Read More
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Show-stopping trees: Royal poinciana
You may have seen a popular bumper sticker with the phrase “I brake for coffee”, but as an unapologetic plant nerd, I brake for show-stopping trees in full bloom. The Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) is one such tree…. Read More
The one that got away?
What’s your first thought when you hear the words “the one that got away?” You might think of a forfeited opportunity of love or fortune, but I’m almost sure an orange and black lizard does not immediately come… Read More
Green Industry CEU Connections – 2021
CEU Seminars: 2021* *All classes are webinars until further notice January Jan. 21 to Feb. 25, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. – 6 weekly 1-hr modules LLO/LCLM/O&T/L&O CEUs; Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/landscape-university-tickets-130498591801?aff Jan. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Fertilizer CEU Review – 2… Read More
Let’s go on a TreeQuest!
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 occasion with an urban forestry… Read More
Dinosaur food and so much more!
Coonties belong to the group of plants known as cycads, which are famous for having a fossil history as old as that of the dinosaurs. Although coonties and other cycads are among the plants which were most likely… Read More
A good dose of green
It may be no surprise that National Institute of Health (NIH) studies have shown that long-term stress is one of the factors contributing to chronic illnesses. However, NIH studies also revealed that persons who have views of greenery… Read More
Flower Power: Why flowers are vital to our lives
I’m almost sure that the last time you put your socks on, bit into a slice of pizza, munched on some popcorn, or relished a mouthful of cool, refreshing orange juice, the last thing on your mind was… Read More
An ounce of prevention: plant nutrient deficiencies
Plants need 17 chemical elements to thrive, and these are called essential plant nutrients, three of which are atmospheric – carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Essential plant nutrients are subdivided into groups based on whether plants require them in… Read More
The Wonderful World of…Jackfruit
There are many layers involved when delving into the wonderful world of jackfruit, but for now, we will focus on just two. The first layer, for those unfamiliar with this tropical delicacy, is “what in the world is… Read More