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Bob Hochmuth and Wanda Laughlin handling a row of hydroponic lettuce at the NFREC. Photo taken on 03-14-17.

DIY Hydroponic Gardens: A Comprehensive Guide


September 5, 2024

No soil? No sunlight? Little space? No problem! With hydroponics, you can grow plants anywhere, even in areas with limited water. In DIY Hydroponic Gardens, Tyler Baras, also known as Farmer Tyler, has the perfect solution. In its pages, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farmer Tyler, Growing Plants Without Soil, Hydroponic Gardening, Hydroponic Systems, Hydroponics Gardening Guide, Robert (Bob) Hochmuth, Rolando Negron, Tyler Baras, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department

How to Build a Treefrog House


September 4, 2024

Ever want to build a treefrog house in your yard? Dr. Steve Johnson, UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, says you can build one for your yard in 3 easy steps. Here's how: https://youtu.be/N_4gI46hpF0?si=3UwRGaLnrTN16Vci The treefrog ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Video, Work & Life
Tags: Frogs, TreeFrog House, Treefrogs, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wildlife Ecology
Yonkers, NY - US - Sep 21, 2024 Van der Donck Park at Larkin Pla

Explore the Intersection of Nature and Urban Life with Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners


September 1, 2024

Urban areas and nature may seem at odds, but they can work together beautifully. Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners by Gail Hansen, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida, and ... READ MORE

Category: , HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Biophilic Urbanism, Citizen Involvement In Urban Ecology, Environmental Policy In Urban Planning, Gail Hansen, Green City Development, Green Spaces In Cities, Integrating Nature Into Urban Design, Joseli Macedo, Rolando Negron, Sustainable Urban Planning, UF/IFAS Bookstore, Urban Ecology Book, Urban Ecosystems And Green Initiatives, Urban Sustainability Solutions
Monarch butterflies on swamp milkweed

Keep Monarchs Safe: A Fun and Educational Way to Learn About Monarch Butterflies


August 9, 2024

Monarch butterflies are perhaps the most celebrated insects in the world. But monarch populations can decline without our protection, and their spectacular migrations could soon be a thing of the past. Fortunately, we can take some simple ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly Conservation, Butterfly Gardens, Coloring Books, Educational Resources, Florida 4-H, Jaret C. Daniels, Kristin Rossetti, Monarch Butterflies, Pollinators, Rolando Negron, Samm Wehman Epstein, UF/IFAS Bookstore
Zebra Longwing Butterfly and Two Flowers

Zoe’s Mission: A Journey Through the Eyes of Butterflies and Pollinators


July 9, 2024

Step into the enchanting world of "Zoe's Mission," a delightful children's book that takes you on an adventurous journey with Zoe, a Zebra Longwing butterfly. Authored by the late Rebecca Jordi, former UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County Director, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Butterflies, Children's Books, Florida 4-H, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Gardening For Pollinators, Joanne Roach, Kathy Warner, Landscaping, Pollinators, Rebecca Jordi, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, Zebra Longwing Butterfly, Zoe's Mission

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