In Florida, there are a total of 13 Scutellaria species (spp.) and 11 of these are native. Skullcap, its common name, is a perennial, herbaceous plant with medicinal and ornamental value. It grows in uplands, seasonally flooded and ruderal… Read More
Joe’s Nursery began just as an idea between Joe Shook and his wife, Susan. After saving money for about six years, the couple took a leap of faith to start their own nursery. Drift roses, loropetalums and woody… Read More
Earlier this month at the joint meeting of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Agricultural Media Summit in Phoenix, Arizona I was selected to give a presentation on academic storytelling, faculty… Read More
Over the past 10 weeks, I have had the best experience interning with the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) in Apopka. Last spring in my sophomore year at UF, I decided I would try to develop a… Read More
Every semester, MREC offers internship opportunities to students interested in different horticultural aspects. Finishing up her summer internship is Nereida Gabriel, a current biomedical student at UCF. Since middle school, Nereida has wanted to become a doctor…. Read More
English ivy (Hedera helix) is a popular indoor and outdoor ornamental vining plant. Distinct features include dark evergreen leaves and the development of both juvenile and adult foliage. Adult plants are often used in mature landscapes and juveniles are… Read More
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ) is a tropical ornamental vine that is among the top selling wholesale foliage plants in Florida. For almost 100 years, pothos has been commercially produced and used in places such as office spaces, patios and… Read More
When thinking of the University of Florida, many associate it with the main campus in Gainesville, Florida. However, throughout the state, there are 12 UF/IFAS research and education centers offering undergraduate degrees in addition to Extension resources. At… Read More
Water is one of Florida’s crucial natural resources. Florida Senate Bill 522 protects the state’s natural resource for current and future use. Some of the topics covered in the bill are springs, wetlands, and water supply. Although the… Read More
This series of Key Plant, Key Pests publications are designed for Florida gardeners, horticulturalists and landscape professionals to help identify common pests associated with common Florida flora. This publication, the fifth in the Key Plant, Key Pests series, helps identify the most… Read More
