Like finding buried treasure on a desert island, walking up on a mound of sandhill milkweed (Asclepias humistrata) may elicit cries of excitement from someone who understands what they're looking at. And not unlike searching for pirate booty, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Diamondback Terrapins are small turtles that live in the brackish waters of estuaries from Massachusetts to Texas. They can be found in tidal creeks and rivers, bays and sounds, salt marshes, and mangrove systems. Throughout their range, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Jay Capasso, UF/IFAS Columbia County. Erin Harlow, UF/IFAS Columbia County. Introduction Organic amendments come from sources that were once alive and are applied to agricultural soils to increase nutrient and/or organic matter content. Increasing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Looking around our neighborhood’s landscape, it is evident that St Lucie County and the neighboring counties are experiencing an extended period of drought. Lawns that are not irrigated appear straw-like, the place is dusty and ornamental ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, , Water
FORT PIERCE, Fla --- A Ph.D. student has won a global award for her work to prevent an invasive tree from encroaching on Florida’s natural landscapes.Sara Salgado studies at the UF/IFAS Norman C. Hayslip Biological Control Research and ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources,
As a hurricane-prone state, Florida knows all too well the concerns that come with hurricanes -- storm surge, hazardous debris, dangerous wind speeds. But what about wildfires? Though wildfires aren’t usually the first concern after a hurricane, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Forests
For the last 25 years, April has been Water Conservation Month in Florida. This is especially important this year, as we are in a drought. While half of Osceola is only in a moderate drought, the other half is severe. Seminole ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Guest post by: Jackie Hill, Old Fenimore Mill (OFM) Homeowners' Association Living Shoreline Master Plan Inspires OFM Living Shoreline On March 19, 2019 Savanna Barry, the Regional Specialized Extension Agent based in Cedar Key, FL at the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water