Soil Profile in Gadsden County. Photo by Jennifer Bearden Many of us walk around daily and give no thought to what is under our feet. We do not consider soil a vital natural resource, but it is. And as with water and air, soil quality is very ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesFeb 2, 2015 is an opportunity to earn CEUs for several applicator categories, as well as review for the CORE, Limited Structural and Ornamental & Turf exams. For more information : Inside and Out 2015 READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseJanuary is one of the coldest months of the year, which means it's time to plant crops that can tolerate the cold weather. Use these gardening suggestions based on the Florida climate zones to see what to plant this month. Find out which ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot TopicWe are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Nylanderia fulva was previously confused with Nylanderia pubens (Synonym: Paratrechina pubens). Nylanderia fulva is native ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWe are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Ripiphoridae are a family of unusual parasitic beetles that are thought to be related to tumbling flower beetles (Coleoptera: ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWe are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Squash vine borer, Melittia cucurbitae (Harris), is a diurnal (active during the day) moth species (Fig. 1). The larvae ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWe are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Broad-headed bugs belong to the family Alydidae, a well-known but relatively small family of plant-feeding true bugs. These ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseasePost by Bob Mertens; Horticulture Program Specialist We’ve been receiving numerous inquiries here at the Extension office regarding the yellowing (chlorosis) and subsequent deaths of native Florida slash pines, most notably in and around ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionProtect the Waterfront. Plants planted along the water’s edge, both in the water and along the shoreline have many benefits. They naturally add aesthetic value, help reduce erosion and filter pollution. They create nursery habitat ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTallahassee Democrat January 2, 2015 Carrots in Soil. Photo by Katie Harris, Full Earth Farm By Molly Jameson Whether you are ready to start your very first garden or want to revitalize your existing garden, the ... READ MORE
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