Today we celebrate World Mangrove Day, a time to recognize the salt-tolerant trees that quietly protect Florida’s coastlines every single day. Mangroves are a critical part of our coastal ecosystems, especially here in the Tampa Bay region, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Understanding mosquitoes is the first step in protecting yourself from the diseases they carry. While the male mosquito buzzes around your ears, it’s the female that bites–seeking a blood meal to support egg development. Beyond being a ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
As our human population grows, so grow urban and suburban areas – and our natural areas and farms are decreasing. Much of this will cause problems for us and other species on the planet as well. How do we manage this need for space? Some ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
In Central Florida, we are fortunate to enjoy not one, but two stunning species of Tabebuia that add bursts of seasonal color to our landscape. These showy trees are part of the Bignoniaceae family, known for their impressive trumpet-shaped ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Do you know what is in your drinking water? If you own a private well or have a septic system, maintaining these systems is your responsibility, and your first line of defense in protecting your family’s health, your property and our ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
It’s that time of year again, air potato vines are starting to sprout, and many of us are wondering: how can we get rid of them? What is the air potato? The air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) is a fast-growing, invasive vine originally from ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Blog post written by Laila Cohen, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County intern Happy Coral Reef Awareness Week! Coral reefs are important to our marine ecosystems. They provide habitat for diverse marine life, protection of coastlines, and support ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Since earning his M.S. degree in 2023 from the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Anthony Halcyon continues to deepen his understanding of diverse ecological settings. Recently, he joined an international research ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Plant Clinic Services UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County has trained Master Gardener Volunteers and staff to answer your questions about turfgrass, vegetables, fruit trees, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees and more. We offer insect and ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Not everyone can use cutting-edge technology to nimbly process millions of data points, turning them into a story full of meaning. But Jinyi Xia can, and has just published a paper in Scientific Reports that shows how she and her colleagues ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research