Today is the day. A friend who moved away years ago is returning for a visit, and you can hardly wait to get outside with your picnic basket. Until you see it: the coat of pollen all over your car. You and your friend both have allergies. Still, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Work & Life
A "fencepost mentality"? We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality”. Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
If you have palms in your landscape or are thinking of planting palms you may want to know more about Lethal Bronzing. Lethal Bronzing (LB) is a serious disease of palms that has become more prevalent in NE Florida. It is often called ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The term “invasive species” has been getting a lot of press lately. We hear about invasive animals such as the Burmese Python, Lionfish, and Cuban treefrogs. Invasive plants like kudzu, air potato, and Brazilian pepper. Even invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, HorticultureWe often hear that spring is the best time to plant trees. Even Arbor Day, the day dedicated to planting trees, is in the spring. While there is no “bad” time to plant a tree, fall is a perfect time to put a tree in the ground. By ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
The following series of columns entitled 'Soil to Sky' are an examination of five different facets of environment, structure, and life that are instrumental to trees in our forests and landscapes. Trees are instrumental to our wellbeing, both ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN FOR A NEW FLORIDA BIG BEND REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (RCPP) Sign up by October 3, 2025 This is a new partnership between Tall Timbers and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Available to landowners ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Every year, Floridians around the state prepare for the possibility of storm impacts during our annual hurricane season. Hurricane season begins in June and runs through November. This period is marked by a greater likelihood of hurricane ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, UF/IFAS Extension
The following was written by Dr. Michael Andreu, a close colleague of Dr. Fox. It is with great sadness that we share the news of Dr. David Fox's passing on Friday, June 27, 2025. Dr. Fox was an adjunct faculty member and urban forestry ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, UF/IFAS Teaching
Jamie Daughtery Hagyari is a certified arborist with a diverse professional background and one of our UF/ IFAS Urban Forestry Extension agents. In a recent interview, she spoke with us about her educational and professional journey and how ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension