The few things we can count on in Florida in the spring – heat, humidity, sunshine, and lovebugs. Yes, those small, black bugs that are everywhere, but especially splattered across the front of our cars. You are lucky if your… Read More
Getting out in nature is not only fun and good for you, it’s good for our economy! According to a study by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the total economic effect of wildlife observation in Florida… Read More
The Sarasota County Green Business Partnership teamed up with the Tampa-based Sustany Foundation to assist in recognizing area businesses that are making positive environmental changes in our region. Nearly 100 companies from the Gulf Coast region submitted an application… Read More
From seed to salad and beyond, radishes have been big this year at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. It started with our 4-H youth development program. Each year, our 4-H program partners with the school gardens program, the Sarasota… Read More
Most everyone has heard, “April showers bring May flowers.” It’s a classic rhyme helping young people learn the seasons, inspiring both the young and not-so-young with the hope of new life, beauty and warmer temperatures, assuring all that… Read More
Join us to learn how you can start composting organic waste at home, and in the process cut your waste output and producing nutrient-rich material for your garden, lawn or landscape. Our 90-minute “Let’s Make Some Black Gold”… Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a May 10 deadline to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program, a federal effort to encourage environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Information was disseminated in a news release, as follows: USDA Announces… Read More
Did you know that over-watering your lawn can increase the amount of nitrogen running into nearby waters? While important, increased nitrogen runoff is just one of several reasons why you should look to reduce your water use this… Read More
You might already know that National Arbor Day is April 26. But did you know that we have Nebraska to thank for this? Trees, please Julius Sterling Morton (father of Joy Morton, the Morton Salt Company founder) moved… Read More
Please welcome our newest Sarasota County Green Business Partner: Lenka Hair Salon, in Venice. About the Partner From the moment you walk through the door at Lenka Hair Salon, you will see and feel the difference. Experience the chic,… Read More
