Tallahassee Democrat July 3, 2015, By Trevor Hylton Photo by Trevor Hylton In 1942-45, during World War II, there was a food shortage in many cities across the US. The nation’s limited resources were spent on moving troops and equipment, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
As of 2012, tawny crazy ants have invaded several areas of the southeastern United States, including 24 counties in Florida and parts of southeast Texas. The tawny crazy ant is considered a serious pest. This species infests buildings and greenhouses; ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
Take a look at our newest fact sheet Ornamental Plant Pathogens: Virus in Orchids. (Click the image below to review the full PDF.) READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseLes Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director The afternoon thunderstorms are a pleasant break from the blazing temperatures assailing Wakulla County this summer. One plant that doesn't mind excessive heat and sunshine is ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Has your green thumb reached the master level? The University of Florida’s 34th Florida Master Gardener Conference for continued training is scheduled for Oct. 18-21 at Kissimmee’s Embassy Suites at Lake Buena Vista ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTallahassee Democrat June 26, 2015 Release for Tallahassee Democrat By Geoffrey Brown Isn’t Wakulla Springs BEAUTIFUL!? If you’ve been there, I am sure you’d agree that it is a local gem worth conserving for future generations. Reflecting ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
The Okaloosa County Extension Office is taking applications for the 2015 Master Gardener training course. The Master Garden Program in Florida is a joint endeavor of University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home LandscapesGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat June 19, 2015 Release for Tallahassee Democrat By: Kathy Kinsey Photo by Kathy Kinsey Do you have a favorite plant? One that you would easily move heaven and earth to make room for and one that ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTallahassee Democrat June 19, 2015 Release for Tallahassee Democrat By: David W. Marshall Photo by David Marshall If you have lived in north Florida long, you know that our summers are incredibly ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Carpenter ants are in the genus Camponotus, in which up to over 900 species have been described worldwide. They get their common name, "carpenter ant," because some species excavate nests in wood. Carpenter ants are sometimes called bulldog ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease