At last, spring is here!* With the warming weather and longer day lengths, plants that have been dormant over the winter start to wake up. New leaves are growing on the trees, flowers are beginning to bloom, and if you have a loved one with ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
With the turn of the calendar into a new year comes the pressure to create and stick to a resolution. The topics of conservation and environmental impact are top of mind for many this time of year. Here are 5 easy environmentally friendly ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
As gardeners, we’re taught to nurture and protect our plants. Every seed, every stem feels like a living piece of potential, one that we can help grow into something beautiful and useful. But sometimes, plants simply outgrow their usefulness, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Highlights Ever wonder whether the plants you choose for your yard, especially non-native ones, might harm Florida’s natural areas? The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) offers a free website ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Florida’s climate makes a cozy environment for a variety of plant species. The downside is that invasive and potentially destructive species often try to call Florida home, too. A new guide developed by UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County outlines ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
What: Broward Native Plant Propagation Project: A Florida 4-H Broward County pilot initiative Where: Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek When: Thursday, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Curriculum, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Livestock, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Science tells us invasive species — like the spotted tilapia — are always on the move, making it difficult for scientists to simulate their spread and predict where they will go next. Researchers at the University of Florida Institute ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
A University of Florida scientist is working with a global research team to help control plants, animals and fish before they become invasive. To do this, resource managers first need protocols. In addition to preserving natural, native fishing ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species
One area of increasing importance in Florida is the intersection of urban forestry and invasive species. As our cities, towns, and suburbs continue to expand, the line between "urban" and "forest" blurs even further. Our gardens, parks, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Forests
Although Tropical milkweed is widely grown and sold, gardeners have several native milkweed species they can plant instead. Learn about the issues with Tropical milkweed and three native selections with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/MeH6B-zNRWc READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes