Category: Conservation

Water Wednesday Recap – Irrigation and Calibration

by Yilin
July 14, 2020

Why do we have irrigation systems in Florida? What are irrigation system requirements and why does what we do in our own yards impact Florida’s water? Last Water Wednesday, Tina McIntyre and Brooke Moffis, the Horticulture Agents in Seminole ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: Brooke Moffis, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Irrigation Calibration, Irrigation System, Less Water, Tina McIntyre, Water, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – Rain Barrel Basics

by Yilin
June 8, 2020

What is rain water harvesting? Have you ever wondered how you can utilize our rain water? Last Water Wednesday, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent in Seminole County, Tina McIntyre, went through the basics of a rain barrel. To read more ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Rain Barrel, Rain Water, Stormwater, Tina McIntyre, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – All About Your Toilet

by Yilin
June 1, 2020

Did you know around 11% of the household water is used to flush toilets in Florida? Last Water Wednesday was all about the toilets. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Clogged Pipes, Florida Water, Toilets, Water Conservation, Water Protection, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

THE VALUE OF SHADE TREES

by Mimi Vreeland
May 14, 2020

Shade trees have inherent assets that not only benefit our local environment, but our wallets too! The value of shade trees in your garden is limitless. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Shade, Shade Trees, Trees, Water Conservation, Water Quality

Water Wednesdays – Florida-Friendly Landscaping

by Yilin
January 1, 2020

Happy New Year everyone! Are you thinking about taking on a New Year's resolution or two? How about adopting one or two Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices? Water Wednesdays in January will focus Florida-Friendly Landscaping. What Is Florida-Friendly ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: FFL, Florida Water, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Water RSA, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Biodegradable plastic?

by Maia McGuire
September 21, 2019

Some plastic products are labeled as “biodegradable,” “environmentally-friendly,” or “compostable.” All of these terms imply that the product will have a minimal or no negative impact on the environment. Unfortunately, the public ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, , Water
Tags: Plastic

Things to think about when trying to reduce waste

by Maia McGuire
February 14, 2019

It is particularly difficult to try and reduce the amount of waste that we generate during holidays, reunions, or other “events.” Most things that we buy, from food to decorations to gift items come in packaging that must be disposed of. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Plastic

Thinking about the environment over the holidays

by Maia McGuire
November 24, 2018

Many people will be entertaining or being entertained by friends and/or family over the next couple of months. It is particularly challenging to try and reduce the amount of waste that we generate during holidays. Most things that we buy, from ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Environment, Plastic

Permit now required to sell saw palmetto berries

by Maia McGuire
August 7, 2018

Many companies use dried, ripe berries from the saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) to make an herbal extract. The extract is used to treat symptoms associated with enlarged prostate glands. In Florida, saw palmetto berries ripen in August-October, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources

Mangroves in Florida

by Teresa O'Reilly
February 9, 2018

Mangrove is the collective name given to unrelated plants around the world that have filled a niche because they can tolerate salt or brackish water. Mangroves don’t require saltwater to grow. However, they have specialized mechanisms that ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, HOME LANDSCAPES, Invasive Species
Tags: Brackish, Erosion, Mangrove, Saltwater

UF/IFASExtension Flagler County

UF/IFAS
Extension Flagler County