Topic Tuesday: Bee Biology
Now that we know what pollinators are and types of bees found here in Florida, let’s take a closer look at bee biology. Bees belong to the order of Hymenoptera, with ants and wasps. Bees… Read More
It’s a Bee…It’s a Fly… It’s Stomach Bots!
Horse Bot Fly (Gasterophilus intestinalis) The horse bot fly or stomach bot is an internal parasite of the horse’s gastrointestinal tract. Geographical location influences seasonality of bot flies. In north Florida, the flies are more… Read More
Oak Leaves have been Falling Like Rain
Free Nutrients: My oak trees have been dropping leaves like crazy this fall and winter. WooHoo, free nutrients for my planted shrubs and perennials. I created large plant beads so the leaves can drop in… Read More
Money Management Series
Savings Strategies: Part 2 People who have a savings plan are more likely to save than those without. Strategies for Saving – Part 1 encouraged you to assess your financial situation and commit to developing… Read More
Don’t Wing it During the Super Bowl
American will eat an estimated 1.42 billion chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday. Whether on game day or just for a delicious appetizer, play it safe when it comes to food safety. Contaminated Food One… Read More
Topic Tuesday: Types of Bees
Last blog, I talked about pollination and pollinator impact on crops grown throughout Florida. This blog, I am highlighting types of bees seen throughout Florida, both native and non-native. There are approximately 20,000 species of… Read More
Beneficial Algae or Unsightly Pond Scum?
Algae are an important component of an ecosystem, but when algae populations grow out of control, they begin to decrease water quality. The summer months generate high water temperatures and abundant sunlight. This in combination… Read More
My Two Cents About Dollarweed
How to recognize it: Dollarweed is a moisture-loving plant that can be hard to manage in lawns and landscape beds. Also know as pennywort, Dollarweed (Hydrocotyle spp.), is a warm-season perennial weed. It is named… Read More
Money Management Series
Savings Strategies: Part 1 Do you cringe when you hear the words “New Year’s resolution or do you embrace it?” Either way, you are not alone. Almost half of all Americans make a resolution at… Read More
Topic Tuesday: Pollination
Just like humans, plants require important things to grow and produce fruit. Many crops grown in Florida require sun, water, and nutrients to grow, but one thing many people forget about is pollination! Did you… Read More