A Plant Clinic will be held Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fort Walton Beach at the Okaloosa County Extension building, 127 W. Hollywood Boulevard. The plant clinic is designed to provide a place and time for people to bring in ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home LandscapesSource: Giant African Snail Found in New Area in Miami-Dade County in Florida READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Sarasota County is one of many counties in Southwest Florida that have established restrictions on the application of fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorous. Sarasota County’s fertilizer blackout prohibits applying such products ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, WaterIs this plant growing in your yard? Dollarweed (Hydrocotyle umbellata) growing in a lawn is a sign of being too wet and/or being overwatered. This native plant typically grows in our local wetlands. Following the 2nd principle of Florida-Friendly ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS ExtensionTallahassee Democrat July 3, 2015 By Linda H. Yates Melampodium adds a golden touch to drought stricken gardens. Their bright green leaves and a backdrop of grasses ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesTallahassee 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
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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 & LifeTake 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
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