Water Wednesdays Recap – Hydroponics

What is a hydroponic system? How does it differ from traditional growing of plants? How can we try it at home? Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Sustainable Ag and Food Systems Agent in Seminole… Read More
by Yilin
Posted: December 21, 2020
What is a hydroponic system? How does it differ from traditional growing of plants? How can we try it at home? Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Sustainable Ag and Food Systems Agent in Seminole… Read More
by Yilin
Posted: December 15, 2020
Preservation of agricultural land is crucial. Annually, one million acres of farmland are converted to nonfarm uses. Most of the conversion happens in metropolitan counties where four out of five Americans live. Urban agriculture is… Read More
MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Remaining October Sale Dates: Thu, October 22, 8:30-11:30 Thu, October 29, 8:30-11:30 Over 1,000 Perennials, Butterfly Plants, Antique Roses, Shrubs, and Winter-Hardy Herbs We are NOW accepting 30… Read More
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables
by Yilin
Posted: September 1, 2020
As our state continues to grow, wildlife is experiencing habitat loss due to development. In Florida, urban areas are a dominant feature in the landscape, and many of these urban areas are situated near natural… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Wildlife, Florida Water, Krista Stump, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang
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
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
Posted: July 23, 2020
During the pandemic, 4-H youth development professionals have had to think out-of-the-box to present educational programs to the youth of Florida. Hence, Florida 4-H Adventures (http://florida4h.org/programsandevents_/4-h-adventures/) – an amazing offering of virtual day camps through… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Invasive Species
Tags: 4-H, invasive species, Life Skills, Youth
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