As food prices rise and food security declines, many of us are wondering how to grow more of our own food. Some people have started a raised bed garden in the backyard to grow seasonal vegetables. Others have joined or started community gardens ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
When a plant person refers to a plant by its scientific name, they're not trying to be difficult they're trying to be clear. Common names are easier to remember but often lend themselves to confusion. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Working as a team This summer has been a tough year for landscapes in northeast Florida. With the drought this spring, the late start to afternoon thunderstorms, and the hotter temperatures, many homeowners have had problems keeping their ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The Ruby-Throated Watching the aerial maneuvers of hummingbirds as they fly every which way and backwards is a delight. There are sixteen species of hummingbirds found in the United States, but only three can be seen in Florida. The ruby-throated ... READ MORE
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In 2008, a devastating car accident left Princie Mikel, a retired nurse and grandmother in Duval County, “tore up from the floor up,” as she put it. After the crash, she had two broken hands, seven broken ribs, a crushed sternum, a skull ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a multi-state citizen science project that was started by the University of Georgia in 2017 with 50 gardeners counting pollinator landings on plants. Since then, it has expanded to South Carolina, ... READ MORE
Category: , Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
As afternoon storms become a regular occurrence, thoughts turn to the trees around our home. You may be wondering if they are safe, or if they can hold up against the wind of a thunderstorm, tropical storm, or even a hurricane. While there ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
We are in the middle of a very hot summer. As I was mowing the yard this weekend, I stopped to take a break in the shade of the swamp chestnut oak tree in my front yard, and started thinking about the topic for this blog. Immediately my ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
By early summer, many of us have pulled up our spent spring crops. No disrespect to okra or lima beans, but sometimes we just don't want to actively garden in the intense heat. So what can we do with our garden beds instead? We can grow ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
In N.E. Florida, the months of June and July are busy times for beekeepers. It marks the time of year when the abundant nectar sources that were ramping up in the spring (called the honey flow) start to diminish as summer heats up. This year ... READ MORE
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