Wildflowers can be both beautiful and benefit pollinators. In 2023, I undertook a geomatic sciences project using iNaturalist to record observations of wildflowers in the natural areas at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County. With the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Pinellas County gladly joined the ranks of a Bee City USA in early 2023. Now, it may be confusing that a county government has applied to be a member of the Bee City initiative, but we are a special county in our state. Pinellas County ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Come out of the cold and rainy weather this January to learn more about horticulture with the UF/IFAS Extension Clay County and our amazing Master Gardener Volunteers . Here are some of our available workshops this month: Homeowner Hydroponics: ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Every September the Swamp Sunflowers finally begin opening their flower buds and by mid-October they are in full bloom! I use the word “finally” because it is a long journey from seedling to bloom for this flora species! Swamp sunflowers, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Bees, those tiny yet industrious creatures, have been silently playing a crucial role in sustaining our economy and environment. The mesmerizing dance of honeybees, gathering nectar from vibrant flowers, not only produces the golden elixir ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Pinellas County is the first "Bee City USA" county in the state of Florida. The "Bee City USA" program is a recognition program from the Xerces Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to invertebrate conservation. "Bee City USA" designation ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Do you have a spring planting habit? If you are interested in growing food crops in your Florida garden it is very important to keep your seasons in mind when selecting what you will plant. I may break your heart when I tell you that now is ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Welcome to our last butterfly blog of the year. This month I want to summarize all the things we have talked about in the last 11 blogs to encourage you to get involved in protecting these delicate creatures. Butterflies are as essential ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Welcome back to our monthly blog which this month is dedicated to the famous Monarch butterfly. Despite a long PR campaign to save its habitat, it is now on the endangered list. The Monarch is one of only three butterflies in the milkweed ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Welcome back to our monthly blog in which we discuss a few interesting facts about butterflies in general and a specific type of butterfly each month, focusing on the cabbage white this October. Butterflies are harmless to other animals and ... READ MORE
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