During the first week of September, a week marked by surprisingly brisk morning air, the Koeser Lab team gathered to perform some necessary and challenging tasks. In previous Show Us the Data! posts, we gave you a glimpse into the world of field ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Research
A Brief Recap In our last post, we detailed a case where a tree had been removed without the necessary permit. One of the key issues was the species of the tree, as some species are granted greater protections than others within the municipality. ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, UF/IFAS ExtensionA Real-Life Case of Stump the Forester One of the best aspects of working in the tree care industry is the collegial and collaborative mindset shared by its experts and practitioners. If I have a question, I can send it to my peers in academia ... READ MORE
Category: , Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWhat we've been up to: On a sunny day in April (the day before my birthday in fact) I spent a joyful hour in a field of young oak trees. Was I perusing the branches for birds or sitting idly with a book of poetry in hand? Maybe I was on my ... READ MORE
Category: , Forests, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchBasic Vs Applied Research In science, we often distinguish between basic and applied research questions. Basic questions are asked primarily to expand knowledge, without any immediate concern for practical application. There may never be a ... READ MORE
Category: , Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionIn the daily work of Extension, we often make recommendations to our community based on the best available research, but in lieu of a wealth of research on what can we rely? Often, our recommendations follow common practice or industry standards ... READ MORE
Category:If you frequent gardening blogs or browse the gardening section of your local bookstore, you’ve likely come across experts criticizing anvil pruners. One common complaint is that their design makes it difficult to cut close to the branch ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture