I believe your caterpillar is the Frangipani hornworm, Pseudosphinx tetrio. It is a common moth in the American tropics and subtropics although can occasionally be found in southern parts of Florida. The adult moths are mostly a drab… Read More
Each year the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair recognizes two outstanding 4-H youth from each county in the area. These youth must have been in 4-H for at least three years, be over the age of fourteen, and have… Read More
DATE AND TIME Thursday, December 13, 2018 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST LOCATION Yulee County Building 86026 Pages Dairy Rd. Yulee, FL 32097 Call for directions!!! FEE Early bird is $30 per person; at the door is… Read More
“It was a bold man who first ate an oyster,” said writer and satirist Jonathan Swift. Historically in many parts of Florida, oysters were once harvested and consumed, but today those areas are few and far between. The… Read More
“I pledge my hands to larger service”….”for my club, my community, my country, and my world.” These are not just words of our 4-H pledge, they are reminders of a larger good we can do as a 4-H… Read More
Did you know that last year UF/IFAS Extension had the opportunity to reach over 3,300 Nassau County students through 4-H school enrichment programs? 4-H is a non-formal, practical education program for youth that complements classroom teaching. Our Extension… Read More
Many may remember the mad cow disease epidemic in the United Kingdom during the mid-nineties. But what is mad cow disease and where did it come from? Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or commonly referred to as mad cow disease… Read More
Choosing a Medicare plan is an important, but difficult decision. What you choose will influence how your health care needs are met and your out of pocket costs. During the annual Open Enrollment Period from October 15… Read More
Wow, this is beautiful. I am so jealous you had a chance to spot this pretty moth. It is a native scarlet-bodied wasp moth, Cosmosoma myrodora. It is generally found only along the coastline of Georgia, throughout Florida… Read More
We are trying out a new ornamental grass called Savannah ruby grass, Melinis nerviglumis ‘Savannah’. We are getting different pieces of information about it, but we are going to try it in our demo garden anyway. Some say… Read More
