Tag: Extension

From Watershed Concerns to Statewide Model: Largo Golf Course’s Environmental Transformation

by Darryl Palmer
October 29, 2026

Story written by Donald Rainey, Water Resources Regional Specialized Agent, UF/IFAS Extension In 2024, the Pinellas County water-quality monitoring team identified significant nutrient concerns in the Church Creek watershed, prompting an ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Recreation, Turf, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Community Partnership, Extension, Pinellas County, Return On Investment, Water Quality
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Landscape Succession: Managing Your Changing Lawn Over Time and Post Storm

by Joshua Criss
October 26, 2026

Landscape Succession: The Ever-Changing Florida Yard If you live in Florida, you’re no stranger to constant changes. Be it housing development, large storms, or just the passing of time, it’s likely the landscape you have now is not the ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Agriculture, Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Extension, FFL, Florida Yards And Neighborhoods, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Franklin, FYN, Gadsden, Garden, Gardening, Gardening In The Panhandle, GI-BMP, Gulf, Holmes, Horticulture, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Office, Okaloosa, Panhandle, Panhandle Gardening, Panhandle Horticulture, Santa Rosa, UF, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Walton, Washington
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Water Oaks Are The Worst

by Matt Lollar
October 23, 2026

Hurricane Isaias blew through the western panhandle on October 9, 2026.  While we currently don't have a complete assessment of what tree species faired the best and worst from this storm, there are some preliminary observations that can be ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Agriculture, Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Extension, FFL, Florida Yards And Neighborhoods, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Franklin, FYN, Gadsden, Garden, Gardening, Gardening In The Panhandle, GI-BMP, Gulf, Holmes, Horticulture, Hurricane, Isaias, Ivan, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Office, Okaloosa, Panhandle, Panhandle Gardening, Sally, Santa Rosa, UF, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Walton, Washington
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2026 UF/IFAS Awardees recognized at the Dinner of Distinction

by IFAS Advancement
October 12, 2026

UF/IFAS is pleased to announce the honorees that were recognized at the 2026 UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction. This celebration recognizes the commitment of individuals and organizations to the UF/IFAS mission of teaching, research and Extension. 2026 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Advancement, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Dinner Of Distinction, Extension, Gayle Harrell, Jacksonville Zoo, JJ Grow, Ken And Lynetta Griner, Marjorie Turnbull, Rachel Garland, Research, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Vera Damron
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Growing Mushrooms Outdoors

by Matt Lollar
September 11, 2026

Mushrooms are an excellent low calorie food with a high fullness factor (they fill you up).  But the “common” or “button” mushroom lacks natural flavor.  On the other hand, shiitake mushrooms have all the benefits of button mushrooms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness
Tags: Agriculture, Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Extension, FFL, Florida Yards And Neighborhoods, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Franklin, Fungi, Fungus, FYN, Gadsden, Garden, Gardening, Gardening In The Panhandle, GI-BMP, Gulf, Holmes, Horticulture, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Log, Office, Okaloosa, Outdoor, Oyster, Panhandle, Panhandle Gardening, Santa Rosa, Shiitake, UF, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Walton, Washington
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Field Guide Face-Off Part 2: Great Egret vs Great White Heron

by Bridget Gerovac
September 11, 2026

Welcome to another installment of Field Guide Face-Off, a series I created to compare some of Florida's most commonly confused species and provide ways to tell them apart. This time were jumping right in and exploring another bird pair: Great ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Birding, Conservation, Extension, Identification, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Asparagus: A Fresh and Nutritious Vegetable

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
September 10, 2026

It is the perfect time to enjoy fresh asparagus! I just ordered a side dish of grilled asparagus last week, at a restaurant, and it was wonderful. These bright green spears are not only delicious but also provide important nutrients that can ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Asparagus, Balanced Nutrition, Broward, Broward County, Cook, Diet, Dietary Fiber, Eating For Good Health, Extension, Fiber, Florida, Food Safety, Good Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Vegetables
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Mulch in Northwest Florida Landscapes

by Joshua Criss
September 10, 2026

Mulch: A Critical Tool in Your Landscape When most people think about mulch in Northwest Florida, they picture a layer of pine bark or wood chips spread beneath trees and shrubs to give the landscape a clean, finished appearance. While mulch ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Agriculture, Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Extension, FFL, Florida Yards And Neighborhoods, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Franklin, FYN, Gadsden, Garden, Gardening, Gardening In The Panhandle, GI-BMP, Gulf, Holmes, Horticulture, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Office, Okaloosa, Panhandle, Panhandle Gardening, Santa Rosa, UF, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Walton, Washington

Pulses: Small Foods with Big Health Benefits

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
September 9, 2026

Have you heard the word “pulses” used when talking about food? You may already be eating pulses without realizing it! But what exactly are pulses, and how are they different from legumes? What Are Pulses? Pulses are the edible, dried seeds ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Add Pulses To Your Plate, Balanced Diet, Beans, Broward, Broward County, Chickpeas, Diet, Dry Beans, Dry Peas, Eating For Good Health, Edible Seeds, Extension, Fiber, Florida, Health, Healthy, Legumes, Lentils, Nutrition, Pods, Protein, Pulses, Pulses Provide Fiber, Pulses Provide Protein, Traditional Diets, Uf Ifas Extension Solutions, Well-balanced Diet

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