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
Hot weather and lawn weed killers, called herbicides, do not mix well. Spraying a lawn with an herbicide when temperatures are too high can damage or even kill your grass. Most herbicide labels include a warning like this: "Do not use ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn
The Lustful Epicureans- Miracle Fruit By David Outerbridge Welcome to The Lustful Epicureans, A series that examines and celebrates the full spectrum of flavor hidden in the tropical orchards and forests of South Florida. Fruit is ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension,
The Lustful Epicureans-Garcinia by David Outerbridge Introduction Welcome to The Lustful Epicureans, A series that examines and celebrates the full spectrum of flavor hidden in the tropical orchards and forests of South Florida. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), which some people refer to as summer cedar, is a perennial weed that can be difficult to control. When mowed down or cut it grows back from a woody base. Additionally, it produces seeds with hairs that ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
I started a tamarind tree from seed at least fifteen years ago. I would have more often found a started plant but had some seeds with sprouted very easily. I ended up with one tree which was stepped up from one pot to another pot until ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Central Florida has a sub-tropical climate that is excellent for growing a variety of fruits. Here are our top five choices for easy-to-grow productive fruits for your home landscape. PineapplePineapples can be grown and fruit in ... READ MORE
Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Insect Pollinators such bees, butterflies, and flies and beetles support plant health and food production. Homeowners can protect them with simple changes in yard care and planting decisions. Timing is everything When ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Did you know that the first pollinators were beetles? Shifting the perspective from butterflies to beetles, this blog will focus on beetles as pollinators. Beetles are known to be the first pollinators, dating back to the early cretaceous period ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
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