Sign up for your child to come for a week of fun and adventure! Collier County 4-H camp is held at Camp Cloverleaf in Lake Placid, Florida. June 4-8, 2018. Campers will have an exciting week of outdoor recreation and educational activities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
from N.H., in Fort Myers Answer: There are several species of ants found in or around houses in Florida. In general, the most common ants can be grouped as house infesting, yard infesting, and carpenter ants. The most commonly encountered ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
from S.H., in North Fort Myers Answer: Florida is home to many exotic invasive plants. The air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) is one of many. Control of exotic/invasive plants can be difficult and tiring. There are several methods of control, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resourcesfrom G.M., via e-mail Answer: Hydrogen sulfide or sulfur is a naturally occurring contaminant, which gives water a disagreeable "rotten egg" odor and taste. Hydrogen sulfide is a gas that is found in well water and makes water corrosive to ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Natural Resources, Water
The beach sunflower is a fast-growing ground cover. The beach sunflower is a highly salt-tolerant plant that thrives in sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. It can be found growing naturally on sand dunes and with native vines and grasses. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture