UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
As an educator I shouldn’t do this, but I’m going to assume most of you have heard about or are familiar with the Brazilian Pepper-Tree (Schinus terebinthifolius). This plant has a super bad reputation because of its very… Read More
If you have new wild friends visiting you, it is likely that you can thank the heavy summer rains that we have been getting. Many animals, including snakes, are looking for higher ground. If you start to experience… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No, they didn’t come for a Mai Tai. If you spot caterpillars hanging around your Tiki hut this summer, your new guests could be chewing up the roof, according to University of Florida experts in… Read More
Fleas have been a persistent problem in the home for thousands of years. They can afflict a wide range of hosts such as cats, dogs, and even you. Fleas are not only an annoying pest that can cause… Read More
Hurricane season is here and there is often a “knee jerk” reaction to take all the trees down from around the house. Perhaps we need to take some time and rethink this position because trees provide so much… Read More
This week in the Plant Clinic, Master Gardener Dianne Anstine answers a question about Bufo Toads. You can read more articles by Dianne [here]. Are Deadly Bufo Toads Found in Seminole County? It’s that time of the year,… Read More
A few years ago at a fruit nursery, the owner was giving me a tour of his orchard and we were tasting the fruits of the season. “You’re gonna love this”, said the owner as he handed me… Read More
Don’t Let A Tick Ruin Your Summer! Photo source: http://photos.ifas.ufl.edu. Does the mere thought of ticks make you feel itchy all over? Ticks are not a fun thing to talk about, but we can’t ignore… Read More
We all wish there was some magic potion to lose weight and keep it off, but the only way to lose weight the healthy way, is to eat less and move more. It’s no secret: People who lose… Read More
Are you interested in bonsai trees? If so, we have a great seminar with an experienced and qualified teacher. Lee Vanderpool, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener in Okaloosa County, will share his passion for bonsai this Wednesday in… Read More
