The Unexpected Pine Decline While most of us have moved on from the 2024 hurricane season, many of our trees are only now beginning to reveal the true extent of the damage they endured. Wind can shake trees violently, twisting and breaking ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
The Sand Pine (Pinus clausa) is our only native pine harvested as a Christmas tree. Its compact, conical shape and dense, waxy needles make it perfect for seasonal decorating and year-round appeal. If you need a trick to remember its name Latin ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Recap of July 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector In July, we talked about invasive pests of pine. Florida has about 17 million acres of forestland with a significant portion covered in pine. The state also has a significant pine ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
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
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
Pines had needles looking like they were frozen in the direction the wind hit them. This is hard to see as picture quality degrades in this BLOG format. Pines Beetles Inhabit Dying Slash Pines, but are not Primary Cause Since Hurricane Irma ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionBy Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director There are signs everywhere in Wakulla County. Some provide information, others offer products for sale, and many encourage the reader to vote for a particular candidate. Each in its own way ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources