Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Sensitive Briar Mimosa quadrivalvis Sensitive Briar is a trailing or creeping perennial vine with small, shiny dark green leaves. When touched, the plant responds by folding in it's leaves as a protective ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeWild Weeds – Weed of the Month Spotted Beebalm Monarda punctata Spotted Beebalm is an aromatic wildflower that can be found in meadows, coastal dunes, roadsides, and dry disturbed areas. Blooms generally appear in late spring through ... READ MORE
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The City of Macclenny has recently adopted a Sustainable Tree Planting Initiative for the trees planted in city right-of-ways. The tree planting project is aimed at replacing invasive tree species to increase biodiversity, improve air and water ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Invasive Species, Natural Resources,Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Carolina Yellow-Eyed Grass Xyris caroliniana Carolina Yellow-Eyed Grass is a perennial wildflower found in flatwoods, sandhills, wet prairies, and other habitats in Florida. You'll find this plant blooming ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeWild Weeds – Weed of the Month Florida Indian Plantain Arnoglossum floridanum The Florida Indian Plantain is found in sandy habitats. A member of the sunflower family, it can only be found in the state of Florida, requiring deep sands ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeWild Weeds – Weed of the Month Spring Ladies Tresses Spiranthes vernalis Spring Ladies Tresses is a plant native to Florida, blooming in spring and summer. You can find this somewhat rare plant in grasslands, prairies, and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeWild Weeds – Weed of the Month Sparkleberry Vaccinium arboreum Sparkleberry is a flowering shrub/small tree found in hammocks and woodlands throughout the state of Florida. In the spring, it's many small but fragrant flowers attract a variety ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeWild Weeds – Weed of the Month Virginia Pepperweed Lepidium virginicum Virginia Pepperweed begins growing in a low-growing rosette, yet soon enough branching stems emerge with elongated racemes of tiny whitish flowers. You can easily spot ... READ MORE
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Why Are Communication Skills Important? According to “Intelligent” a student life magazine, 53% of 789 surveyed employers said recent college graduates struggle with eye contact & communication skills and 47% said that candidates showed ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersWild Weeds – Weed of the Month Common Persimmon Diospyros virginiana This long-lived perennial is commonly appreciated for it's fruit. The tree can live beyond 100 years if in the proper conditions. It blooms in the spring with inconspicuous ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife