Reminiscent of the Victory Gardens of World War II, growing vegetables and herbs from seed in Central Florida has again become a popular and practical delight. By carefully planting and maintaining your garden, it's ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Dahoon Holly Tree: A Festive Seasonal Beauty When I spot a tree adorned with red berries, my curiosity piques. I wonder if the berries are as tasty as they appear. My artistic instincts come alive, imagining how the branches could be used in ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Wildlife
Lake County frequently feels the impact of storms, making it crucial for residents to prepare for hurricanes. Following Hurricane Milton, effectively restoring your yard is vital for maintaining a healthy landscape that can withstand future ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension
About lethal bronzing Lethal bronzing, a fatal disease of palms, occurs throughout central and south Florida. Found in popular palms like the Canary Island date, queen, and pindo, the disease infects twenty-one known palm species. A bacterium ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
What makes a plant a succulent? Succulents are plants with the ability to hold water in their thick, fleshy tissue. Water storage can occur in leaves or stems. A cactus holds water in the stem while a jade plant holds water mostly ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Introduction Among the ten species of geckos found in Florida, only one, the Florida Reef Gecko (Sphaerodactylus notatus), is native to the state, the additional ten non-native species found in the state having arrived in cargo or via the ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
What better way to add color into your Florida Garden than to include the versatile Salvia. This is one of the largest genera of flowering plants with a thousand species worldwide. Salvias will grow in full sun to shade, sandy soil to mucky ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension,
Arguably the most popular insect in our landscape, Butterflies are beloved by all. Now everyone can easily start a Butterfly Garden to attract and raise butterflies … guaranteed! Here are two easy steps on How to Attract Butterflies and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Plants that grow in tropical environments (such as Florida) are faced with nutrient deficient soils. Many of the swamps and bogs, wet flatwoods, and even dry mesic flatlands are poor in Nitrogen and Phosphorus. These elements are essential ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources