Category: Home Landscapes

Vines of Mistaken Identity: Trumpet Vine

by Taylor Clem, PhD

March 21, 2023

In the Vines of Mistaken Identify, we're exploring the different types of vines commonly called "invasive" around Nassau County. Rather, in fact, these vines are not invasive and many of them are native too, which provides amazing benefits to ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Vines, VinesofMistakenIdentity

Happy Birthday! The Master Gardener Volunteer Program Turns 50!

by Anne Yasalonis

March 20, 2023

This year, the Master Gardener Volunteer program celebrates its fiftieth year. Programs across the United States (and beyond) are recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments the program has made in so many communities. Additionally, March ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Gardening, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, Volunteers

Soil Testing How-to

by Yvonne Florian

March 20, 2023

Soil is the foundation of the landscape. Having a soil pH test done may be the best place to start when planting a new garden, new landscape, or when your landscape is showing signs of stress. If you live near the ocean and irrigate with a ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf
Tags: How To Take A Soil Sample, Indian River County Soil PH Testing, Liming, PH, Soil, Soil PH Testing, Soil Sampling

White Blooms

by Eva Maria Pabon

March 20, 2023

Flatwoods Plum Prunus umbellata Unknown to most local residents, the Flatwoods Plum is a nice option for a small tree and is covered in white blooms each year in late February or early spring. Size Its mature size is about 15 to 20 feet ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Eva Pabon, Extension, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping

The great horned owl and owlet are too cute!

by Ken Gioeli

March 17, 2023

The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is located in a rural area of the county. We are fortunate to have green spaces with native plants and wildlife in the surrounding area. Several weeks ago, we noticed a great horned owl and owlet took ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Great Horned, Owl

Growing Groceries: Healthy Pomegranates in Central Florida

by William Lester

March 16, 2023

Pomegranates are an exotic and delicious fruit that can add a unique flavor to any dish. While pomegranates are typically grown in arid regions of the world, they can also thrive in Central Florida's subtropical climate. Selecting ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

For the love of caterpillars!

by Lara Milligan

March 16, 2023

Did someone turn on the caterpillar switch?! They are everywhere! It’s that time of year when caterpillars are hatching from their eggs and making their presence known. I’m sure I’m not alone in this experience, but let me share a quick ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Caterpillar, Oak Tree

All About Alligatorweed (Redux)

by Christine Krebs

March 15, 2023

Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is a common invasive plant that has plagued our state for well over 100 years. Native to Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay, this plant was accidentally introduced to the Florida gulf coast in ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Alligatorweed, Biological Control, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Plants, Turning Science Into Solutions, UF/IFAS CAIP

Three Farms and a Beehive

by Theresa Badurek

March 14, 2023

By Rebekah Heppner, Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteer The Pinellas Master gardeners visited the Pinellas Beekeepers site at St. Pete College Apiary recently. It was a truly unique experience to actually hold those worker bees in my ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Aquaponic, Beekeeping, Farm, Food, Garden, Gardening, Master_gardeners, Organic

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