Holiday Hints

How do I select and care for a Christmas tree? Is a Holiday cactus really a cactus? Are poinsettias poisonous? How do I keep from going broke and/or having a holiday induced meltdown? These questions… Read More
by violetk
Posted: November 29, 2017
How do I select and care for a Christmas tree? Is a Holiday cactus really a cactus? Are poinsettias poisonous? How do I keep from going broke and/or having a holiday induced meltdown? These questions… Read More
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Christmas, gift plants, holiday, Indian River, money management, poinsettia, stress
by violetk
Posted: November 29, 2017
Tobacco-hornworm pupa What’s that critter? Many homeowners call the Extension service to hopefully get a vexing critter ID via phone with only a description. If it rings a distinct bell, such as “it’s flat little… Read More
Posted: November 27, 2017
How Hurricanes Affect Agriculture and Higher Grocery Prices – thank a farmer every time you eat! Many of our agriculture producers along the Treasure Coast did not fare so well with hurricane Irma and the… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Tags: Christine Kelly-Begazo, farms, grocery prices, hurricanes, Indian River
Posted: November 22, 2017
Container Gardening made easier… Our Environmental Horticulture Agent Nickie Munroe demonstrates how to make container gardens for Florida by providing practical tips to make your container gardening experience enjoyable. Follow the steps below for a… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Container Gardens, Horticulture, Indian River, Nickie Munroe
Posted: November 22, 2017
Blueberries in Florida: there is more to this little fruit than you think! July is National Blueberry Month and this little fruit gem, packed with health benefits, is considered one of the most nutrient dense… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Agriculture, blueberries, Christine Kelly-Begazo, fruit crops, Indian River
by violetk
Posted: November 22, 2017
By Olivia Zugay and Violet Krochmalny Pollinator Points – Diversity When the act of pollination comes up, many immediately think of bees and butterflies as the primary movers of pollen. However, they are only two of… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: bees, Florida Friendly gardens, Indian River, Landscapes, pollinators, wildlife
by Darren Cole
Posted: November 22, 2017
The 4-H School Enrichment Program provides educators with the opportunity to bring 4-H into the classroom. Utilizing 4-H curriculum developed and reviewed by educators, each program has information on teaching the project and student activities… Read More
by BLOGS.IFAS2
Posted: March 31, 2017
Mission of the UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County Office To provide scientific, research based information that clientele can utilize in order to make informed decisions which will improve their quality of life.
Contact Webteam | © 2021 | All Rights Reserved · Global Posts
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and University of Florida
P.O. Box 110180 Gainesville, FL 32611-0180 | Phone: (352) 392-1761
This page uses Google Analytics (Google Privacy Policy) | Policies: UF Privacy | SSN Privacy | IFAS Web Policy | EOI Statement | Log in