With hurricane season upon us in South Florida, it is important to remember to take cover when lightning is in the area. In today’s digital age, you can find videos of lightning striking tall objects to include buildings, trees or telephone ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Qingchun Liu and Xingbo Wu Vanilla is a relatively new crop south Florida, particularly Miami-Dade County. The focus of this article is to provide information on flower pollination, bean production and process, and vanillin extraction ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
I met Dr. Paul M. Lyrene, University of Florida Emeritus Professor of Horticultural Sciences, at the Alachua Conservation Trust’s (ACT) Prairie Creek property, where he had invited me to see its native wildlife garden. In 2022, Lyrene installed ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Horticulture
Barbados cherry (Malpighia emarginata), also called acerola, is a tropical and subtropical fruit tree well adapted to Florida’s climate. It is valued for its attractive evergreen foliage, ornamental pink flowers, and bright red fruit that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Jackson County Fl 2025-26 year begins September 1st, 2025. We have several Clubs available and open to kids 5 thru 18 years of age. After the success of our 2025 Summer Day Camps, we are looking forward to a year of awesome clubs. We will have ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Since 2021, Wakulla 4-H has invited the community to participate in annual Haybale Decorating Contest. The contest is always held to coincide with National 4-H Week, October 5 -11, 2025. The theme for the week is "Beyond Ready". The week ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing the same question repeatedly: “Which milkweeds should I plant to help monarch butterflies?” It’s a great question, but the answer isn’t simple. Many gardeners want to do the right thing. Yet, ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Do you love gardening? Or maybe you just want to learn more? Are you interested in being a part of a community of volunteers and sharing your gardening training with the residents in our county? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Find ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Para los agricultores de Florida, la investigación de José Rolando se enfoca en promover suelos más sanos, reducir ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
For Florida growers, Jose Rolando’s research is focused on promoting healthier soils, reduced input costs and crops able to withstand droughts, heat and shifting weather patterns. For consumers, it aims at more sustainable food production ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research