Category: Home Landscapes
Juice … Not Just Another Beverage
September 19, 2017
Don’t be fooled when it comes to choosing your drink. There is a big nutrition difference between juice and other beverages. Juice is the liquid from a fruit. Beverages that contain 100% juice can be labeled as a juice. Depending on the ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Diet, Health, Healthy, Juice, Nutrition, Orange
UF expert: Protect your family from foodborne illness during hurricane season
September 19, 2017
by Tom Nordlie GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Protect your family from foodborne illness during hurricane season by following research-based guidelines and common sense, urges a University of Florida food safety expert. As part of Hurricane ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Featured Hot Topic, Hurricane Irma, IFAS, News
Spiders: The Unwanted House Guest
September 18, 2017
Spiders! Eek! Just the word sends chills down your spine. They are creepy and scary, but most spiders serve a purpose other than causing terror to the homes they invade. In their natural environment (including human dwellings) spiders are important ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Arachnid, Black Widow, Brown Recluse, Huntsman, Insect, Jumping Spider, Orb Weaver, Spider, Venom, Venomous, Venomous Spider
September Make & Take Workshop: Hypertufa
September 18, 2017
9/28/2017 UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. WE WILL POST IF THE EVENT IS RESCHEDULED. THANK YOU. Do you enjoy gardening and gardening related crafts? If you answered yes, then you are in luck! On ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesTags: Gardening, Hypertufa, Jschelb, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polkgardening
Learn about Attractive Carnivorous Plants this Wednesday (Sept. 20th)
September 18, 2017
Most people find carnivorous plants interesting. One definition for carnivorous plants states that they derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and consuming animals or protozoans, typically insects and other arthropods. These plants ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home LandscapesDid a Storm Damage Your Palm Trees?: Care After the Storm
September 15, 2017
While many palm species are adapted to windstorms, a hurricane or major storm can damage even the most tolerant palm trees. Make sure to wait until after the storm to venture outside and assess damage. Once an assessment has been ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, LawnTags: Hurricane Damage, Hurricane Recovery, Palm Damage, Palm Recovery, Palm Treatment, Palm Tree, Palm Tree Care, Palm Tree Recovery, Royal Palm, Sabal Palm
After the Hurricane: Cleaning Up Safely
September 15, 2017
After a hurricane, there is usually debris, limbs, fallen trees, and other property damage. Homeowners can be seriously injured while doing their own tree work. It is always a good idea to consult a professional before taking on major restoration ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Work & LifeTags: Chain Saw, Chain Saw Safety, Debris, Disaster, Disaster Recovery, Tree, Tree Cutting, Tree Felling
North Florida September Gardening Guide
September 15, 2017
What to Plant in September Annuals/Bedding plants: Try ageratum, celosia, zinnia, and wax begonia for color into fall. See Annuals: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_annual_landscape_plants Bulbs: Add color, texture, and pattern to the garden ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & VegetablesTags: Gardening, Vegetable Gardening, What To Plant In September