Excess Moisture Brings Pests Indoors With the abundance of rain we receive in Florida, some residents of Indian River County are seeing a surge in household pests along with all that moisture. A few of the pests which occasionally ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Tomato Blight: What Growers Need to Know Tomato blight is a term gardeners use for serious fungal diseases that can attack tomatoes and sometimes related crops like potatoes. The most urgent form for Florida gardeners is late blight, Phytophthora ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Summer vegetable-garden weeds can be a problem for gardeners. It's too hot to check weed growth every afternoon. And we really only have a few vegetable plants which will survive the heat of a Florida summer. Deciding to let the garden ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn
by Yvonne Florian, Edited by Andrea Lazzari What does it take to turn your landscape into a “Wildlife Haven” and why would you want to? Observing wildlife can foster a sense of well-being and increase your quality of life and knowledge ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Life Giving You Lemons? Who gave lemons such a bad rap? There may be no more refreshing drink in the summertime than an ice cold lemonade. Thanks to worldwide trade, lemons are available all year round. Florida lemons, though, may be ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
How do I prepare my Florida pool for an oncoming hurricane? In the frenzy of preparing for an impending hurricane, many of those with residential pools overlook steps needed to prepare the pool for a major storm. Following are some tips for ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay April 11th marks National Pet Day, a wonderful occasion to celebrate our furry companions and raise awareness about their well-being. As we cherish our pets, it's crucial to be mindful ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Work & Life
Indian River County, Florida, recently had an “Inchworm” infestation. In one 4-day period, UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County had 10 residents contact the county Cooperative Extension office concerned about the same problem. That problem ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay With the holiday season in full swing, there are many ways to incorporate gardening into your holiday festivities. One of the most common ways is to use holiday plants as house/garden ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture,
Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects more than 37 million Americans. Diabetes is categorized into two main types: type 1 and type 2. More than 90-95% of people with diabetes have ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life