I had big plans for an amazing 12 days of Pesticide Safety blog for this year. Alas, unexpected travel and a lot going on means that blog will have to wait. No worries, this lets me highlight our Holiday Sale: CEUs Make the Season Bright. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Let Heaven and Nature Sing As 2024 draws to a close, and as we reflect on the past year... do you see what I see? I see trees, plants and flowers growing that weren't there last year. Hopefully, you planted some too, and are enjoying ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Management, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife, Work & Life
Orchids are often beloved for their variety of beautiful, colorful blooms and dainty appearance. The most common are considered epiphytes, meaning their roots get moisture from the atmosphere instead of the soil. That is why most orchids are ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
When I first saw a “Moon Cactus” as a youth, I was fascinated and perplexed at this almost artificial looking creation. I only knew that I wanted one and that was it. Over the years the “Moon Cactus” or “Neon Cactus” have ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
ProVista St. Augustinegrass St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is a popular warm season turfgrass known for its course texture and vibrant green color. Its dense growth habit makes it ideal for lawns and recreational areas. St. Augustinegrass ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Hot sun and dry sandy soil are conditions where most plants will wither and die, yet this is where succulents thrive. Succulents may not be the go-to plants for most gardeners when it comes to food production, however, there are some excellent ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Meet the Young Girl Inspiring Our Community with Her Peanut Butter Donation At just nine years old, London Brandt, is already making a difference in her community. Inspired by the kindness she sees around her and her desire to help those ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Orchid Pests and What to Do about Them Orchids are beautiful and interesting plants. They make wonderful gifts for green-thumbed friends eager to learn how to grow them. Orchids are excellent house plants in chillier places, or festooning the ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
Recap of December 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector We finished out the calendar year talking about stink bugs and related insects. We focused on invasive insects in the subfamily Heteroptera. The subfamily Heteroptera includes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
It is the time of year when you pull out the holiday decorations, untangle twinkle lights, and decide if you want to purchase that giant Santa you saw at the store. But wait! Before you make that purchase, consider using natural items and plants ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping,