Month: February 2026

Atala Butterflies and Florida Coontie

by Susan Gildersleeve
February 24, 2026

Insects as ornaments If you are a person who demands spectacular results from the plants in your yard or garden but who doesn’t want to spend all your free time battling insects intent on eating holes in those plants, it may behoove you to ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Butterflies, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Environmental Horticulture Department, Pollinators

A Heart Full of Health

by Amanda Quintos
February 13, 2026

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Do you have a favorite movie for this time of year? Perhaps you commemorate the day by visiting a green space or a favorite trail, or enjoying music and art at one of Gainesville’s many charming venues. Maybe ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Diabetes, Disease Prevention, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Health, Recipes

Achachairu, fruta tropical sin tilde

by Heidy Ramirez
February 10, 2026

El achachairu es una fruta originaria del altiplano de Bolivia, su nombre proviene de la lengua guaraní y significa “beso de miel”. Este cultivo que se da en otras regiones de Latinoamérica y también se ha extendido a Australia, también ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture
Tags: Achachairu, Ask IFAS, Fruit, Horticultural Sciences Department, Tropical Fruits

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