Many gardeners enjoy plants that attract butterflies and there is no shortage of beautiful flowering plants to supply nectar for all our pollinators. One critical part of making habitat for butterflies that we may need to improve upon is supplying ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Across the Sunshine State, some Floridians are eyeing roadsides as potential havens for pollinators. But there’s a catch – while many residents are fond of bees, butterflies and other beneficial bugs, a new University of Florida study shows ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation
To support monarch butterflies, the University of Florida and other conservation groups recommend Florida native milkweed species as host and nectar plants. Currently, there are three native milkweed species that are most commonly found ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, , Wildlife
Ahhhh, monarch butterflies… Their life cycle and fascinating migration patterns, as well as their striking beauty make them intriguing and beloved to gardeners and scientists alike. The following blog post covers some of the latest ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Blog post written by Laila Cohen, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County intern Monarch Butterflies Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are one of the most well-known species of butterflies in North America. They are an orange and black migratory ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Discover the latest research and practical solutions from UF/IFAS experts. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation published three new EDIS/Ask IFAS documents during May and June. Stay informed and inspired with our updates! Hoja informativa sobre ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
UF/IFAS Extension and Hillsborough County Parks partnered to create a pollinator corridor in the Carrollwood neighborhood of Tampa, FL with funding from the ‘Viva Florida’ grant. The Florida Wildflower Foundation funds planting of native ... READ MORE
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About 70% of the world’s crop production relies on pollinator insects for survival. That makes it helpful to know how many pollinators are out there. As a citizen scientist, you can participate in this year’s Great Southeast Pollinator ... READ MORE
Category: SFYL Hot Topic
Beach sunflower is one of our coastal plants that makes an attractive landscape plant. Learn how to use this in your garden with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/VltRf4Oq6sE?si=jnNMuv6O4osNZ0Kx READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
It's a butterfly world! Sometimes, my garden is literally bursting with butterflies. If you feel this way too, then you may have planted many butterfly host plants. A butterfly host plant is one which they lay their eggs on. You must ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife