Named by Ponce de Leon in 1513, La Florida means “Land of Flowers” — and indeed it is! Florida has more than 3,600 native and naturalized flowering species. Wildflowers are plants that grow in their natural state with little or no interference ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources,
By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- After a priceless tree at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex was lost during Hurricane Irma, UF/IFAS scientists provided an “out-of-this-world” donation to continue its legacy. In 1971, a ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- After a priceless tree at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex was lost during Hurricane Irma, UF/IFAS scientists provided an “out-of-this-world” donation to continue its legacy. In 1971, a seed ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Dr. Rao Mylavarapu, professor of sustainable nutrient systems in the UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department and university term professor, was unanimously elected as the Inaugural Chair of the International Governing Council of the International ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Post Hurricane Landscape Tips We were fortunate to escape the wraths of Hurricane "Dorian" recently but here in St. Lucie County we still got a lot of wind and some heavy down pours too. We could still see some effects on plant life, not ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
The article was written by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Horticulture Extension Agent: Lorna Bravo Come and learn about the importance of having a Florida-Friendly butterfly garden in your backyard. Learn the vital role our local pollinators ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, , Water, WildlifeFree Presentation on The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS