[Tweet "It's prime gardening season--what can you be planting? http://bit.ly/226wMNe"]Spring is upon us—now is the time to get out into the garden and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. No matter where you are in Florida, find out what you ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
Can you believe Florida fresh fruits and veggies are supplied to 160 countries around the globe! Particularly abundant right now are the vegetables commonly referred to as cruciferous vegetables. (However, many scientists are starting to ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesBy Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director With the beginning of April, spring is in full swing. The residents of Wakulla County are heading out of doors to engage in the wide array of available activities. One universal activity ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Throughout early spring, leaf buds on deciduous trees open up into fresh, green leaves. Our recently bare and bland landscapes are green again. We aren't the only ones who are excited about this, though. Leaf-eating insects are too. Early spring ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionCORE pesticide license review and exam to be offered April 19, 2016. For more information: CORE 2016 READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentApril 19, 2016 is a review class for the Right-of-Way category and an opportunity to earn CEUs in other categories. For more information: Right of Way 2016 READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentSpring is a busy time for hummingbirds. After wintering in Central and South America, species such as the ruby-throated hummingbird are now returning to Florida to build nests and raise their young.1 Now is a great time to learn about attracting ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, WildlifeMicrogreens are young, tender plants that can make a healthy, fun addition to a salad or sandwich—and you can grow them yourself! Find out how you in this UF/IFAS solutions for your life video: UF/IFAS Photo by Robert Annis READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
UF/IFAS will host Flavors of Florida 2016 on May 9 in Gainesville, FL. This event has become one of the most talked about nights of the year as we welcome industry, state and university leaders, faculty and stakeholders to enjoy the many edible ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchCompared to the native subterranean termite, the Formosan subterranean termite (FST) is more destructive.1 UF/IFAS researchers predict Formosan subterranean termites, along with Asian subterranean termites, will become an even greater threat ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life