It is almost lovebug (Plecia nearctica) season in North Florida and you may have noticed a few more of these strange looking bugs flying around. The Life of a Lovebug Lovebugs are flies that are black with a red spot on their backs and harmless ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Spring is here and there are so many insects that are out and about right now. Today we are highlighting a fantastical creature who looks like it is straight out of a Harry Potter movie. The oak treehopper, Platycotis vittata, is native to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Roadside Attraction Now more than ever, you might find yourself driving down country roads to see the wonders of blooming wildflowers on the sides of the road. Phlox, coreopsis, gaillardia, fleabane, rudbeckia, and sage. Like many you may ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
History of Victory Gardens Victory gardens or “war gardens” were popular during WWI and WWII. They were promoted by the government to help provide fresh produce to individuals at home and help supplement food rationing. It also provided ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
The UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County Master Gardener Volunteer program works with the horticulture extension agent to educate the citizens within our county about research-based practices to use in their gardens and landscapes. Educational ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
As the weather cools off and people get back in their yards and gardens the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) becomes enemy number one. The non-native, red imported fire ant (RIFA) can have large colonies with 80,000 to 240,000 workers. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County Master Gardener Volunteer program works with the horticulture extension agent to educate the citizens within our county about research-based practices to use in their gardens and landscapes. Educational ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
People often don't understand the purpose of a ‘rain garden’. Consequently, they may confuse it with a water garden or a bog garden. In reality, a rain garden is neither. It is, however, an important part of Florida-friendly Landscaping ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Jerry might be a cute little cartoon mouse that makes you giggle, but in real life rats and mice are no laughing matter. Rats and mice are rodent pests that enter homes for food and harborage. These rodents are not picky and will eat anything ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
How do you react when you see a frog? Are you frightened and run away, fascinated and want to catch one, hungry and want to eat the legs, or disgusted and turn your head? Most frogs are quite important to the environment and to humans. However, ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife