Bloom of a Century
Century plants (Agave americana) are part of a large diverse group of over 200 agave species, and are some of the largest. The sharp spined leaves of this century plant at the UF/IFAS Marion County… Read More
Being Heard: The Power of Validation
“Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. We are all human. Each person across the globe is experiencing our current pandemic behind… Read More
Water Wednesday Recap – Florida-Friendly Landscaping
You may hear some myths that Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ means “you plant it and you forget it” or it looks wild and untamed. This is not the picture we want anyone to paint of a Florida-Friendly… Read More
Biochar Helps Sandy Soil Support Mycorrhizae
Biochar is a stable form of carbon produced by burning organic matter (usually wood) under low oxygen conditions. It can be used as a soil amendment to increase the fertilizer holding capacity in soils, making… Read More
Fertilizer Rates for Organic & Conventional Potted Blueberry
Blueberries are not easily grown in Florida soils because of high organic matter and low pH needs. The media for growing blueberries requires good drainage (total porosity of 50-85%), a pH of 4.2-5.5, and a… Read More
May is American Wetlands Month
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?… Read More
Water Wednesday Recap – Landscaping Pollution Solution
Water pollution from stormwater runoff threatens Florida’s valuable water resources. Undeveloped land covered with grass, plants, and trees absorbs rainwater. As Florida continue to grow, more of this land is covered with hard impervious surfaces… Read More
Water Wednesday Recap – Does Florida Have Enough Water?
Some of you may already know we are starting a new series – Water Wednesday. Water Wednesday is a Facebook Live series provided by Agents and Specialists in UF/IFAS. Every Wednesday 2 pm ET, we… Read More
Making Money from the Kitchen: Cottage Foods
Do you have a recipe for a spectacular pie or cake? Want to make some money? The cottage food law in Florida can help make that happen. Cottage foods are essentially foods you can make… Read More
Hay Hacks for Horses
Harvested forages are seldom cheap but often necessary to provide adequate nutrition for your horses when the grass is not enough. This article will highlight a couple of “hay hacks” that will keep your animals… Read More