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A View to Florida Water

by Lisa Sanderson

June 16, 2023

Many of you may love to travel by plane, and if you’re anything like me, you may enjoy getting a window seat. I think that there is something wonderful about looking down on the earth, seeing people moving about their day, fields ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, , Water
Tags: Aquifer, Conserving Water, Floridan Aquifer, Lisa Sanderson, Protecting Water, Saving Water, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Water Efficiently

When is a weed, not a weed? (Wait, stop, reverse that)

by Matt Smith

December 9, 2022

In the photo above, we have a very fascinating weed. While not common in strawberry fields, it is able to cause considerable damage if allowed to spread. It is large, growing over six feet tall and easily able to tear through plastic mulch. ... READ MORE

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Just Rolled into the Clinic – Thrips on Green Peperonia

by Matt Smith

December 9, 2022

Subject: Green Peperomia Background: This sample from a commercial nursery in Central Florida was showing signs of distortion on the upper leaves and black spots along lower leaves and stems. Diagnosis: This is thrips damage, which ... READ MORE

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Was your power out? Check indoor humidity

by laduncan

October 4, 2022

If your power goes out, when it comes back on, check your indoor humidity. Without electricity you have not had air circulation or removed moisture from the air with air conditioning or a dehumidifier. The average relative humidity in Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation,

Sumter County Council is Bringing County Council Back!

by Shayna Chewning

August 27, 2022

It has been a few years since Sumter has had an active County Council. We are VERY excited to be bringing it back for the 2022-2023 4-H year! Many do not know about the Florida 4-H State Council System or how it works. In this blog, I will ... READ MORE

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Just Rolled into the Clinic: Cercospora leaf spot on Blackberry

by Matt Smith

June 28, 2022

Subject: Blackberry Background: This blackberry sample from a commercial nursery in Central Florida was showing signs of brown, angular spots with reddish-purple borders. The spots were limited to the lower portion of the plant. Diagnosis: ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture,

Apply for the Sumter County Master Gardener Volunteer Class!

by Lisa Sanderson

June 23, 2022

Do you enjoy gardening and want to know more about gardening in central Florida? Is conserving and protecting water quality important to you? Does acquiring new skills or expertise learned in workshops or classes ... READ MORE

Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Apply Master Gardener, Apply Master Gardener Volunteer, Florida Master Gardener, Florida Master Gardener Training, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Application, Master Gardener Classes, Master Gardener Information, Master Gardener Training, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardener Volunteer Application, Sumter County Master Gardener, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, UF/IFAS Master Gardener Training

What are the judges REALLY looking for on County Events Day?

by Shayna Chewning

January 3, 2022

How hard would it be to play a game if no one told you the rules or how to win? How would you feel? How long would it hold your interest? If you kept trying again and again but continued to lose, would you keep playing? Often, youth go into ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Events,
Tags: 4-H, 4-H County Events, 4-H Demonstration, 4-H District Events, 4-H Illustrated Talk, 4-H Public Speaking, 4-H Share-the-fun, 4-H State Events, Public Speaking

Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: Prairie Warbler

by Jim Davis

December 31, 2021

Common Name: Prairie Warbler Status: Native Scientific Name: Setophaga discolor Occurrence: Florida sub-species is a year-round resident. Migratory sub-species is a winter resident. Identification: The Prairie Warbler is a very small bird ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife

Make Turkey Bone Broth

by laduncan

December 14, 2021

Grocery prices are currently rising and after preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal, it is important to use all of the food. We do not want to waste any of it. One way to do this is to use all of the turkey. After all the favorite parts ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety,
Tags: Food_safety, Food_waste, Leftovers, Thanksgiving, Turkey

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