UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Sharpen your gardening skills! Highlands County Master Gardener Class is getting ready to start. Every year, the last Saturday in January, the class begins. The classes are every Wednesday after opening day until the last Wednesday in March…. Read More
One of the key recommendations from the 2015 dietary guidelines is to include a variety of protein foods in your diet. Seafood is a healthy protein choice. It is a low calorie, high quality source of protein. It… Read More
Please join us in welcoming our newest Sarasota County Green Business partner, Mangrove School of Sarasota. About the Partner Mangrove School of Sarasota is an intentional school community founded by parents, teachers and friends seeking a unique, progressive… Read More
Florida Bats There are 13 bat species native to Florida, and two of those are federally listed as endangered. Because of this, bats cannot be harmed during removal. However, all of the bats found in Florida are insectivores… Read More
Do you know how to recycle? Well, of course! It’s pretty easy right, just toss items in the bin. If only it were that simple! You are probably guilty of these recycling faux pas, even if you are… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. – With Florida’s Arbor Day on Jan. 18, more local municipalities are looking for ways to recognize the importance of trees in urban areas. Orlando has a tree giveaway program, while Tampa is currently working to… Read More
Did you know that Florida has its own Arbor Day, celebrated on the third Friday of January? While the nationwide celebration occurs in late April, many states observe their own Arbor Day at the start of their tree-planting… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month White Clover Trifolium repens White Clover is often seen as a desirable species and is a frequent feature in Florida’s natural areas. It is native to Europe but has become naturalized… Read More
Florida Agriculture When you think of Florida, you may think of citrus. In Highlands County we live among the many orange groves. We are the 3-4th largest citrus producing county in the state, depending on the year. We… Read More
Recently, beachgoers may have noticed fairly large (eight to ten-inch diameter), brownish, rubbery jellyfish washed up on the shore. This is not a rare occurrence. However, somewhat like the sea butterflies that I wrote about last summer, the… Read More
