Can you tell me how old a fish is just by looking at a slice of bone? That’s one question youth will learn how to answer in the Manatee Marine Explorers Day Camp created by two University of… Read More
Posted by Michelle Atkinson, Environmental Horticulture Agent Can you tell me how old a fish is just by looking at a slice of bone? That’s one question youth will learn how to answer in the Manatee Marine Explorers… Read More
Posted By Martha Glenn, Commercial Horticulture A question that is often asked is “How often should I water my plants?” This video was conceived as a way to help answer this age old question. Happy Viewing. *No plants… Read More
Posted by Angela Collins, Ph.D. – Florida Sea Grant Agent Reef fisheries are economically important to commercial and recreational industries throughout the state of Florida. Most species are carefully managed through quotas, size limits and seasonal closures; however, these… Read More
Here is some excellent advice for butterfly gardeners from Kelly Greer, Orange County Extension Agent for Residential Horticulture and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program: There has been much discussion about a recent scientific study (Satterfield et al., 2015). This research shows very… Read More
Posted by: Michelle Atkinson, Environmental Horticulture Agent Let’s start with the legal stuff: The Florida Legislature recognized the importance of coastal plant species. Therefore Florida law states that no person, firm, corporation, or governmental agency shall damage or… Read More
Posted by Erin Landauer, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Do you enjoy reading a good book at the beach on a beautiful sunny day? Lounging poolside with a fruity umbrella drink? Catching some rays can be a relaxing… Read More
Michelle Atkinson, Environmental Horticulture Agent, and Ross Peterson, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Coordinator hamming it up. No human beings were harmed in the making of this video…..LOL For more information on the fertilizer blackout or the fertilizer ordinance please visit… Read More
Monday, June 1 is the beginning of the summertime fertilizer blackout. During this time you cannot apply any fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus to your lawn or landscape until October. The County’s strict fertilizer ordinance – aimed at… Read More
Post prepared by Martha Glenn, Commercial Horticulture Agent Do you have snowbush? Are they being eaten? If so you might want to look for these black and yellow inchworms (above). These guys are ferocious eating machines that love… Read More
