Fringe Tree or Old Man's Beard (Chionanthus Virginicus) is hardy from USDA hardiness zones 3A to 9B. Fringe tree is a native plant through many states, as well as Florida in North and Central Florida. It can reach up to 20 feet with a spread ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Wildlife
Written by 2021 UF/IFAS NCBS Summer Intern, Grace Hejmanowski Introduction This summer I had the opportunity to work with artificial oyster reefs and water quality in Cedar Key while interning for Dr. Mark Clark at NCBS. I also had the opportunity ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Written by 2021 UF/IFAS NCBS Summer Intern, Erik Van Dyke My Internship Experience This summer I was able to work with the Fisheries Independent Monitoring (FIM) lab in Cedar Key. FIM uses standardized sampling methods to evaluate fish abundance, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Written by 2021 UF/IFAS NCBS Summer Intern, Emilee Stump My name is Emilee Stump and this summer I interned in the Meyer Microbial Ecology Lab. Over the course of this internship, I researched the bacterial symbionts associated with marine ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, WildlifeSEASON’S GREETINGS! GET YOUR 2022 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDAR It’s that time of year! The annual Florida Land Steward calendar features beautiful photography, habitat management tips, landowner and management highlights, resource ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Working in Extension has given me a lot of interesting opportunities. On the job, I’ve found myself leading kayak trips all over Florida, building a two-story bat house, and wearing a Mr. Peanut costume while talking about agriculture. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
At the start of 2021, Ellie Littler knew she needed a breath of fresh air from the pressures of being a college student during a global pandemic. Elizabeth "Ellie" Littler, a third-year plant science major from Deland, Florida, saw an email ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingSEASON’S GREETINGS! GET YOUR 2022 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDAR It’s that time of year! The annual Florida Land Steward calendar features beautiful photography, habitat management tips, landowner and management highlights, resource ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
I was recently ask a set of complicated questions about how long Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana) live. Question: "Is it true that live oaks only live for about 60 years?" Answer: No. Live oaks can live for well over 60 years, often ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Horticulture
Proper tree pruning is vital for tree health and vitality. When pruning it is important to use the 3-cut method. The first cut is the undercut. This prevents the bark from ripping down the trunk when cutting the second cut. The second cut ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn