Category: Home Landscapes

Composting! Natures Recycling Program

by Brynn Morey
May 22, 2025

Did you know that a lot of what we toss in the trash or chuck out in the yard could be recycled right at home? That’s right! Around 30% of the stuff we throw away is food scraps and yard waste. Think banana peels, coffee grounds, grass clippings—the ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes
Tags: #MonroeCounty, Beneficial, Compost, Composting, Composting Basics, Environmental Impact, Florida Keys, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Green Living, Howtocompost, Natures Gold, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

Peculiar Plants: The Water-Spider Orchid

by Julia Sirchia
May 21, 2025

Among the countless species of orchids, few are as fascinating and unique as the Water-Spider Orchid (Habenaria repens). This orchid is one of the rare examples of an aquatic orchid. Native to Florida, the Water-Spider Orchid thrives in wet, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Aquatic, Aquaticorchid, Conservation, Exploring Florida's Natives Series, Habenaria Repens, Horticulture, Native Gardens, Native Plants, Orchids, Terrestrialorchid, Water-spider Orchid
The internal part of this damaged tree has been eaten by termites Courtesy Thomas Chouvenc blog

UF/IFAS scientists confirm hybrid termites established in Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
May 21, 2025

Scientists confirm that two of the world’s most destructive invasive termite species are not only spreading in the United States but also hybridizing – the process of two different species crossbreeding to produce a hybrid. This raises ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Asian Subterranean Termites, Biology, Entomology And Nematology, Formosan Subterranean Termites, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Genetic, Hybrid, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasion, Invasion Science, Invasive, Lourdes Mederos, News, Proceedings Of The Royal Society B, Structural Damage, Termite Soldier, Termites, Thomas Chouvenc

Beets – Delicious Beets!

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 20, 2025

Many people love to eat beets, while others are hesitant to try them. Beets rhyme with "treats," and I think they’re a healthy, low-calorie, and nutritious treat too! You can enjoy them pickled or plain. Whole, sliced, or diced. On top ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: All About Beets, Baking Beets, Beet Names, Beets, Beets In Salads, Boiled Beets, Broward County, Cooking Beets, Delicious Beets, Dietary Fiber, Eat Fiber Rich Foods, Eating For Good Health, Extension, Fiber, Florida, Gardening, Growing Beets, Learn More About Healthy Eating., Microwaving Beets, MyPlate, Nutrition, Raw Beets, Roasted Beets, Tasty Beet Recipes, UF/IFAS Solutions, Uses For Beets, Want To Learn More About Healthy Eating?
Two young boys rotating a compost bin. Photo taken 12-05-16.

Composting is officially on the map in Deerfield Beach; UF/IFAS is leading the charge for a statewide model

by Lourdes Mederos
May 19, 2025

Sandwiched between International Compost Week in early May and National Composting Day on May 29, a new initiative with the University of Florida is taking shape as cities across the nation embrace composting as a sustainable solution to ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: City Of Deerfield Beach, Compost, Compost College, Compost Industry, Filthy Organics, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, International Composting Week, Landfills, Lourdes Mederos, Market Viability, May 29, Methane Emissions, Mica McMillan, Micro-composter, National Composting Day, News, Organic Waste, Organics Recycling Foundation, Sustainable Alternatives, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, UF-IFAS, USDA, USDA Composting And Food Waste Reduction Program

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