I have received a number of orchid plants over the years. How many do I have now, NONE. I’ve been told that I kill them with kindness. I usually receive one for Mother’s Day. First, I look at it with awe, I see it’s beauty and am so ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
By Wayne Hobbs, Interim County Extension Director and Environmental Horticulture Agent The month of December is here and we have another busy month here at UF/IFAS Extension in Clay County. Our office has a bit of extra holiday cheer with ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
By Wayne Hobbs, Interim County Extension Director and Environmental Horticulture Agent November is a month of thanks and all of us at the UF/IFAS Extension Clay County office are thankful for all of you who interact with us throughout the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeHave you ever seen a palm tree make fruit? While dates may be the most famous fruit tree from palms, one great Florida-Friendly palm we have growing throughout much of the state should not be overlooked for your landscape. The pindo palm. Try ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Is there any fruit that is more synonymous with summer than a watermelon? Nothing beats the sweetness and refreshing rush of biting into a cold, ripe watermelon. Even better, some of the watermelons you may be buying right now are taking the ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
When North Florida really starts to warm up, I often get numerous calls concerning unknown weeds, identifying foreign plants, and lots of, "Is this poisonous?" questions. In fact, there is not a season that goes by that I don't add an entirely ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The warm Florida spring is well upon us and honey bee colonies have certainly taken notice. The UF/IFAS Clay County Extension Office has received numerous calls concerning honey bees forming dense masses of bees. This is called a swarm. Bee ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Horse owners have the utmost concern for their animals, and one of their top concerns is toxic plants. Florida’s tropical climate supports a variety of non-native, often tropical species that can cause toxicity issues for livestock. Producers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Farm Management, Invasive Species, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Welcome back to our monthly blog in which we discuss a few interesting facts about butterflies in general and a specific type of butterfly, focusing this month on the pipevine swallowtail. This month I want to talk about how to distinguish ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Pests & Disease