If you are allergic to oak trees or pine trees, you’re about ready to cry, or perhaps you already are because your eyes are so watery you can’t see. I wrote about pollen in a previous blog, and can’t seem to stay away from the topic. Pollen ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
We have all probably interacted with pinecones in some way, whether we collected them to start a bon fire, rolled them in peanut butter to create a bird feeder, or avoided them during pollen season. Pine trees produce pinecones, a unique ... READ MORE
Category: , Natural Resources
It’s love! Love is in the air. It is Valentine’s month after all 😉 I’m only slightly kidding. What’s making your car yellow is pollen. If you’re not a plant person, you probably don’t think much about pollen, other than it ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
In Florida, pine trees are not only valued for their ecological importance, but for their economic importance as well. There are several species of pine found in Florida that are of commercial value, producing goods such as, paper, lumber ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Wow how time flies! We are already in August and that means it is Tree Check Month! The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is reminding people this month to check their trees for signs of the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB). This ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
This series of Key Plant, Key Pests publications are designed for Florida gardeners, horticulturalists, and landscape professionals to help identify common pests associated with common Florida flora. This publication, the seventh in the Key ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Pine Tree Decline is a Common Issue The UF/IFAS Flagler County Extension Service receives at least three calls a week concerning the health of declining pine trees. What is killing these trees? The answer is a little more complicated than it ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Which Pine is Best? If you have plans to plant southern pines on your property, you have some important decisions to make: Which species is most appropriate for your site and objectives? What is the best available genetic variety of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Forests, Natural Resources