For many people, mistletoe is a pest, while for others, it is a symbol of Christmas cheer. The origin of mistletoe as a Yuletide symbol came from the Norse and the Druids. Both had traditions that equated mistletoe with forgiveness and reconciliation. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
For humans, gathering around fire is a unique social event. For thousands of years we have been gathering around fires to cook, hold ceremonies, and keep warm. Even though today we have the modern conveniences of central heat and insulated ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Many of us reach out to veterans we know each November and thank them for their service. In September, 2023 a group of nurses at the Veterans' Affairs Outpatient Clinic on Jefferson Street in Jacksonville went beyond that. Noticing that ... READ MORE
Category: , Horticulture
They are small but mighty. A new species of air potato beetle is being reared and released in Florida to wage war against the invasive air potato vine. First, a little background on the enemy. The air potato vine was introduced in Florida ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
You've started to feel that welcomed North Florida cool-down, but your monthly water bill might still be reflecting the brutal summer heat. Many warm-weather grasses found locally, such as St. Augustine, Zoysia, and Bahia, will go dormant ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
When we think of fall fruit, often we think about apples, pumpkins, and cranberries This year why not add persimmons to the list. Fall is when their ripening, orange fruits are very noticeable. Not only are they available in the produce section, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Why Resident Participation is Key to Successful Turfgrass Pest Management Are you constantly switching turfgrass pest management companies, because you just can't seem to find the right one to solve your problem? Before you ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
We all know Florida is a bit different than the rest of the U.S., and that difference extends to our gardening. More temperate regions plant strawberries in spring, but here, we plant them in September and October. Read on to find out why! Strawberry ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
September and October may be next to each other on the calendar, but they are quite different months for gardening here in northeast Florida September is a very transitional month. It usually starts off too hot, and often brings us tropical ... READ MORE
Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
If you're new to fall vegetable gardening in northeast Florida, you might be wondering what we're doing this time of year. From harvesting, planning and preparing beds, to starting seeds and planting, we're doing a little bit of everything ... READ MORE
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