In this installment of TREC’s Research Report, you’ll learn about Dr. Young Gu Her, an Assistant Professor in the UF/IFAS Agricultural and Biological Department. Background Dr. Young Gu Her is a hydrologist and agricultural engineer working ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
From one hobby to another While gardening is always a great thing to do, a person sometimes needs to take a break and go out and look at the world around us. This hobby has caused me to find the Florida Cooter. What in the world is a ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension,
It's not uncommon in Florida in the springtime to stumble across some harried animal mother's lost child. Like Ashley, here. You may be tempted to intervene and help, especially if the youngster seems to be in distress. The rule with ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
It is very common to find your yard being dug up throughout the year in our area due to the nine-banded armadillo. This non-native mammal is searching through your yard, looking for insects and grubs as it creates its triangular shaped divots. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
It is true that swampy Florida has a dry season, and the landscape is typically thirstiest in April. No April showers here! There is a season to apply more water and calibrate the system, and there is a season to back off the irrigation. If ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Hello avid readers! Next week is termite awareness week. Did you know termites have been on earth for 100 million years?! Florida is home to 21 species of termites. Only a few of these are considered pests. They tend to be differentiated based ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
For boaters, the two happiest days of their lives is the day they buy their boat… and the day they sell it. Going to sea can be that way. You are very excited about the adventure and leaving, and also happy to be back on dry ground. For ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
If you’ve ever taken any of our Master Naturalist classes, you know that hikes can sometimes take a while. We instructors are fascinated by the plants and animals around us, and love revealing details about what makes them special. This ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesYou cannot really have a sea adventure without a storm story – and we have one. Many oceanographers spend many days at sea and never experience one. But just as weather fronts move across the landmass generating rain, storms, and sometimes ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Watch our webinar recording of Butterfly Gardening in Central Florida here. The key to attracting butterflies to your yard is to plant species that butterflies can use for food and shelter. Larval host plants are specific to butterfly species; ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension