Here in Florida, we celebrate Arbor Day earlier than many other states because our springtime comes earlier. However, winter is the best time to plant trees, so Florida's Arbor Day is always the third Friday of January. No matter the time of ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
A common question we receive throughout the year at our plant clinics is to identify an interesting growth found on many landscape plants. Often there are issues with the plant's health and homeowners want to find a treatment for the grayish ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
As we approach the National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) it is a good time to re-examine how the management of one of the biggest concerns in the marine environment is going – the lionfish. Most of us have heard ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
UF IFAS Extension Escambia & Santa Rosa counties are offering the next 40-hour module in our 2-year Florida Master Naturalist program rotation; Freshwater Wetlands. The course will start on Tuesday, March 13 and run on consecutive Tuesdays ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Last month we began a series of nature hikes in the Pensacola Beach area to describe some of the wildlife locals and visitors can find. January was pretty cold, some days getting below 20 F, but February has been very different - may reach ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
There is interest to be found in the winter garden but nothing quite as bold as the color offered by the Taiwan cherry, Prunus campanulata. The coastal south climate is not very suited for many selections of edible and ornamental cherries but ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping