UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Each month, Monroe County Extension Service hosts numerous plant clinics throughout the Florida Keys. This is an opportunity for residents to bring in plant or insect samples for identification, ask questions about what to grow here in zone… Read More
A new study from the University of Florida/IFAS shows that planting wildflowers on golf courses not only benefits pollinating insects but also saves time and resources. “Putting wildflowers on golf courses to help pollinators isn’t a new idea…. Read More
When students leave school for the weekend, the last thing they should have to worry about is how they are going to get their next meal. Thanks to Taylor County’s Weekend Backpack Program, weekends are worry free for… Read More
Expect to see more eco-conscious and unconventional plants in homes and gardens for 2020, according to horticultural experts with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Below are some of the hottest trends to look… Read More
By Katie Ray, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) Intern Originally from Palm Desert in southern California, Mackenzie Bell is a graduate research assistant at the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Mackenzie’s thesis surrounds improving Brazilian Peppertree… Read More
Is this a good time to mulch? Yes, it is always beneficial to have some mulch on gardens, and even around trees. But the mulch needs stay at least 12-18″ from tree trunks to keep them healthy, and… Read More
The UF/IFAS Honey Bee Lab has collaborated on research that has led to two publications related to honey bee nutrition in 2019. Below are summaries of the research and the links to their full publications. More publications from… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Rattlebox Sesbania punicea Rattlebox, also known as purple sesban or spanish gold, is a part of the larger Sesbania family. Many sesbanias have similar appearances and characteristics which can make them… Read More
Core Training & Exam November 25, 2019 7:45 am – 11:00 am Cost $10.00 3 Ceus in either chapter 482 or 487 CORE Right of Way Training & Exam November 25th 2019 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Cost $10.00… Read More
Thank you for your photograph as this made it easier to identify. I believe your plant is called blue porterweed, but I cannot tell if it is the native one Stachytarpheta jamaicensis or the Asia one called Stachytarpheta… Read More
