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Hangry Plants!

by Hannah Eason (formerly Wooten)
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, Water
Tags: 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

Poster: Give Sea Turtles A Safe Path

by Ken Gioeli
August 28, 2020

St Lucie County's twenty-one miles of coastal shorelines are critical nesting habitat for three species of threatened or endangered sea turtles. Unfortunately, activities of oceanfront residents and visitors can inadvertently harm sea turtles. ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Hatchling, Light, Sea Turtles

The Essentials for Plant Growth

by Mark Bailey
February 20, 2018

Trees, shrubs, grass, row crops, et cetera all need essentially the same key components for maximizing growth and maintaining a healthy plant. Essential needs for plant growth include: water availability, soil drainage, soil aeration, access ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Essentials, Grass, Growth, Light, Nutrients, PH, Shrubs, Soil, Trees, Water

Changes in the Way We Light Our Homes

by John Wells
January 5, 2012

The Green Scene By Shelley Swenson Oh the far reaching effects of our government. Were you aware of the Energy Independence and Security Act which became law in 2007? The law mandated new efficiency standards to be set for appliances which ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Bulb, CFL, Changes In The Way We Light Our Homes, Energy, Energy Saving, Environmentally Friendly, Families & Consumers, Fixtures, Fluorescent, How To Choose The Right Light Bulb, LED, Light, Sustainable, Sustainable Living, Watts

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