Water Wednesday Recap – Water Gone Virtual

Do you know how much water you use on a daily basis? Have you heard of virtual water? Did you know that water is used to create nearly every product out there, including our food?… Read More
by Yilin
Posted: August 24, 2020
Do you know how much water you use on a daily basis? Have you heard of virtual water? Did you know that water is used to create nearly every product out there, including our food?… Read More
by Yilin
Posted: August 18, 2020
St. Johns River Water Management District and Southwest Water Management District limit watering to after 4 pm and before 10 am. Why is this? Why can you not just water your garden whenever you want?… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: Jamie Daugherty, MREC, Photosynthesis, Plant Physiology, plants, water conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang
by Yilin
Posted: August 11, 2020
Did you know half of our household water is used in lawns? Saving Florida’s water resources is a vital responsibility of everyone. Last Water Wednesday, I invited the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent, Tina McIntyre, to give… Read More
Posted: August 6, 2020
What is the Clean Waterways Act? On June 30, the Clean Waterways Act, Senate Bill (SB) 712, was signed into law. The intention of this act is to aid in water conservation and protect water… Read More
by Yilin
Posted: August 4, 2020
A great way to save water, and money on your water bills, is to build your own rain barrel to capture rainwater. Last Water Wednesday, Tina McIntyre, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent in UF/IFAS Extension Seminole… Read More
by Yilin
Posted: July 29, 2020
Did you know by Florida Statute requires “Any person who operates an automatic landscape irrigation system shall properly install, maintain, and operate technology that inhibits or interrupts operation of the system during periods of sufficient moisture.”… Read More
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: Eva Pabon, irrigation, Rain Sensor, water conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang
by Yilin
Posted: July 20, 2020
Have you heard of FAWN? What is FAWN? FAWN is Florida Automated Weather Network. It is a University of Florida-operated service aiding agricultural decision-makers statewide since 1997. Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Project Manager… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Tags: FAWN, Florida Automated Weather Station, irrigation, Rainfall, water conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang
by Yilin
Posted: July 14, 2020
Why do we have irrigation systems in Florida? What are irrigation system requirements and why does what we do in our own yards impact Florida’s water? Last Water Wednesday, Tina McIntyre and Brooke Moffis, the… Read More
by Yilin
Posted: June 23, 2020
What is a rain sensor? How does it work? Last Water Wednesday, the Residential Horticulture Agent in Osceola County, Eva Pabon gave us an overview of rain sensors.
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Eva Pabon, Florida Water, Irrigation System, Rain Sensor, water conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang
by Yilin
Posted: June 8, 2020
What is rain water harvesting? Have you ever wondered how you can utilize our rain water? Last Water Wednesday, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent in Seminole County, Tina McIntyre, went through the basics of a rain… Read More
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