Category: Water
Bog Gardens in the Home Landscape
February 1, 2023
In celebration of World Wetlands Day, celebrated on February 2nd, we will continue our exploration of the world of bog gardening. In one of my previous blogs, Introducing the Bog, we learned that bogs are poorly drained areas, rich in accumulated ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources, , WaterTags: Bog Plants, Carnivorous Plants
How Hydrilla Gets a Head Start
February 1, 2023
Hydrilla, love it or hate it…you must respect it. At the most basic level, all plants use sunlight to turn nutrients and carbon dioxide into growth. The simple fact is this: some plants grow faster because they are just better at doing ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Work & Life
UF ABE: Big Questions, Global Reach – Dr. Young Gu Her
January 30, 2023
There’s a current debate about whether our planet has entered a new geologic age called the Anthropocene, derived from two Greek words: “anthropo-“ for human being and “-cene” for new. It’s not an official geologic term quite yet, ... READ MORE
Category: WaterTags: ABE, Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Water
Hangry Plants!
January 30, 2023
Did you know that one of the TOP 5 issues found at the University of Florida Plant Diagnostic Center is “No Disease Detected”? Basically, that means the plant issue is something other than a pest or disease. That also means more pesticides ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Carbon Dioxide, Cflandscapes, Cultural, Cultural Issues, Deficiencies, Deficiency, Diagnostics, Fertility, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Ordinance, FFL, Florida Friend, Florida Friendly, Florida Man, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Hungry, Hungry Plant, Hwooten, Light, Npk, Nutrition, Photosynthesis, Plant, Plant Nutrition, Plants, Reading Plants, Recommendations, Soil, Soil Test, Water
Working with Water Connects Us All-the Water Ambassador Program.
January 28, 2023
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo To make a difference concerning the issues surrounding water quality and quantity in our urban landscapes, we must understand how we interact and connect with ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, WildlifeTags: Florida, Florida Friendly, Florida Gardening, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Gallons Of Water, IFASwater, Sources Of Water, Urban Environments, Urban Horticulture, Urban Tree Canopy, Water Conservation, Water Management, Water Quality
Please Welcome Our New Green Business Partner: The Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Venice Headquarters & Sarasota Philanthropy Center)
January 27, 2023
We're proud to announce our latest Green Business partner: Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Venice Headquarters and Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Sarasota Philanthropy Center. About Gulf Coast Community Foundation Headquartered in Venice, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, WaterTags: Conservation, Conserve, Energy, GBP, Green Business Partnership, Pgm_Waste, Recycle, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Sustain, Sustainability, Water
Florida Land Steward Update, January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023
PRESCRIBED FIRE AWARENESS WEEK COMING UP Prescribed fire is a safe way to apply a natural process, ensure ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. Prescribed fire is safely applied by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: Awards, Ecosystem Services, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Prescribed Fires, Tree Farm, Trees, Wildlife
Water Hyacinth: A Past Memory or a Current Problem? (Redux)
January 18, 2023
Water hyacinth is a free-floating plant that produces a showy and very attractive blue/purple flower. As they bunch together and bloom, it provides a picturesque setting for any water garden. At least, that was the thought when these plants ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Work & Life
Teaching at UF/IFAS NCBS
January 17, 2023
Written by Adam Searles, a Ph.D. student in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment The Nature Coast Biological Station has facilitated a plethora of field- and classroom-based opportunities for students at UF. A highlight of ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Cedar Key, Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, NCBS Graduate Students, Research, Teaching