As the days grow shorter and many landscape plants begin to lose their leaves, bringing houseplants indoors is a great way to keep a connection to nature throughout the winter months. While flowers may be scarce in the garden and deciduous trees ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
If you’ve driven through the Florida Panhandle lately, you’ve probably noticed it. Roadsides that typically go unnoticed are shining with waves of yellow and purple blooms. While many people associate wildflowers with spring, fall is actually ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
If you’ve spent time nurturing a garden, growing houseplants, or getting your frustrations out pulling weeds you’ve likely experienced some of the benefits of horticulture therapy without even realizing it. Horticulture therapy involves ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Growing pumpkins in Florida does not come without challenges. Battling pest pressure, disease, and heat can make it difficult to grow a sizable fruit that can be carved or used as decoration on your porch. However, I like to think that part ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Darrow’s Blueberry (Vaccinium darrowii) is both a beautiful and edible edition to your garden! This time of year, the red, blue, purple, and green foliage plus the oncoming fruit crop really stand out. In shadier environments leaf color will ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables
The drought conditions impacting Florida have implications for your herbicide use. In an unirrigated yard, you may notice your yard has gone dormant and grass is brown while some weeds remain green. Weeds are tough plants and can survive drought ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn, Turf
It’s probably no surprise that retirees are moving to Florida in large numbers every day. About 6.3 million Florida residents are over age 60. When counting only older adults, Florida is still one of the 30 most populated states. People are ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
School is back in session. The long days of summer and not following a schedule have come to an end. It is important to help your child/teenager get back on a regular schedule and into a normal sleep routine. Busy lifestyles filled with school, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, U/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Eight New Patch Reef Sites in Bay County The Artificial Reef Program has a long-standing history of unique artificial reef deployments. From chicken transport units (CTUs) to industrial cable reels, there is something for everyone. Phase I ... READ MORE
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Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE
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