What 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 Research
Andrew worked as a cook in high school and college, and the old-timers in the kitchens where he toiled swore that the weirdest customers always came out during a full moon. Similarly, you may have heard friends or family in health care or law ... READ MORE
Category: , Forests, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Have you ever wondered how researchers truly understand the world around us? How do they identify species, map landscapes, and analyze environmental changes? Well, Hillsborough County 4-H is diving deep into the fascinating realm ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Planting for Success The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second-best time is now. Most of us are familiar with this saying and it speaks to our common knowledge regarding the many benefits that trees provide. These benefits ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Selecting a Tree You shouldn't pick the first one that catches your eye. I love these flowers! This bark is gorgeous! It’s hot, I need some shade! Reasons abound for choosing to plant a tree in your landscape. You might be lucky enough to ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
View the recording of the Edible Landscaping for Central Florida webinar on YouTube. The concept of edible landscaping primarily applies to growing vegetables, herbs and fruit trees in a way where it fits in with your home landscape. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Arbor Day was established to celebrate trees and their beneficial ecosystem services they provide for humans and our environment. Florida Arbor Day is on January 19, 2024, as cooler months are the best time to plant trees, although trees can ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
The holiday season is approaching quickly, and nothing feels more festive than decorating a live Christmas tree. You can purchase a pre-cut Christmas tree, cut one yourself at a local tree farm, or select a potted living tree. Cutting a ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, 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: Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Urban Forest Management: A Primer to Strategic Planning for Municipal Governments (New Book) by Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Ph.D., Wayne Zipperer, Ph.D. Urban planners and city administrators face daily challenges in managing complex ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Forests