This week I was brought an interesting sample by a Master Gardener Volunteer trying to identify what was causing some interesting damage to her bay leaf tree. The damage favored an insect “gall” but almost seemed to be apart of the leaf. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
MGV Giles Paget-Wilkes, self-described multi-national citizen and lead of the Discovery Gardens apiary, gave a fascinating talk on the development of Bee Fences on Mount Elgon in Kenya. Map of Mount Elgon; Speaker MGV Giles Paget-Wilkes. Mount ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. ¿Qué pasaría si proteger a los polinizadores fuera tan fácil como pasar 15 minutos observando un jardín de flores? Del ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS
What if protecting pollinators were as easy as spending 15 minutes watching a patch of flowers? On Aug. 21-22, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extensions invites Floridians of all ages to join ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening and farming. At the UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County office in Callahan, a demonstration garden has spent the last four years showing how cover crops, compost, mulch, and pollinator-friendly ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tree Bark: A Landscape Showstopper Join us in this episode as we take a closer look at trees with interesting bark. Whether you’re designing a landscape or just love trees, you’ll come away seeing bark in a whole new way! Your Central ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Native plants are increasingly promoted as a cornerstone of wildlife-friendly gardening, but experts say gardeners do not need to limit themselves exclusively to native species to support pollinators and other wildlife. What are Native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Program takes a science-based approach in advocating for healthy, properly managed turfgrass. The first principle of FFL is Right Plant, Right Place, and that principle applies to turfgrass just ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping,
In container garden design they always use terms such as “thrillers, spillers, and fillers” in regard to plant attributes and function. “Thrillers,” are large and colorful plants in the middle of the container, while “fillers” ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Bugs are an incredibly important part of the environment. Many pollinate plants, including fruits like berries and melons, help make the soil healthier by breaking down leaves, wood, and other organic matter, serve as food for wildlife like ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life