Many people think of Florida and see our coastal communities, Mickey Mouse, sprawling urban development, and an almost “care-free or vacation” lifestyle to accompany it. While urbanization and economic development are vital to any economy, there is much… Read More
Finding ways to extend the grazing season is a top priority for livestock producers in the southeast because grown forages are the cheapest source of feed for our livestock. Slipping into fall means cooler weather, shorter days, and… Read More
As our state continues to grow, wildlife is experiencing habitat loss due to development. In Florida, urban areas are a dominant feature in the landscape, and many of these urban areas are situated near natural wildlife preserves. What… Read More
While we are honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military this Memorial Day weekend, don’t forget that May is also the American Wetlands Month. What is American Wetlands Month? American Wetlands Month… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
Recently the weather was warm enough for lunch on the patio and as we ate one of our guests remarked about how many birds he was observing in our backyard. It’s always good to have outside eyes on… Read More
If you have new wild friends visiting you, it is likely that you can thank the heavy summer rains that we have been getting. Many animals, including snakes, are looking for higher ground. If you start to experience… Read More
By: Pat Caldwell, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardener Have you noticed a decline in native tree frogs and insects in your yard? Have you found relatively large fecal droppings on your patio and exterior house walls and window… Read More
One late summer day as I worked in the fall vegetable garden I paused and leaned on the shovel to grab a short breather. While in this pose I noticed the constant activity of several gulf fritillary and… Read More
