This time of year, you may notice bursts of white-flowered shrubs along roadsides, trails, and other natural areas. If they have monarchs on them, too, the plant is likely saltbush (Baccharis halimifolia). Saltbush is a native shrub in the ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Cannibalism is defined as the consumption of another by an individual(s) of the same species. The term cannibal was derived from “canibales” (or “caribales”), the Spanish name for the Carib, indigenous people of the Lesser Antilles and ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
By Mary Janik, Master Gardener Volunteer All. These. Leaves. What should we do with all these leaves?! It’s a common complaint in autumn. Folks rake ’em, bag ’em, burn ’em, compost ’em, and leave ’em. Or, you can make leaf ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Dogs are typically referred to as “man’s best friends,” but cats are more like quirky roommates. Despite this, cats are among the most popular pets, with an estimated 600 million currently on this planet. But how did these felines ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
The tray of rosemary on my porch started as one shrub and a pair of pruners. Each stem I snipped is on its way to becoming a new plant, identical to the one it came from, and none of it cost me anything beyond some potting mix and a little ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Peanut butter is a household staple, but did you know that it can also help support individuals and families facing food insecurity? Peanut butter is a high-demand food item at pantries because it is shelf-stable and nutrient-dense. Every year, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
As we enter September, many gardeners are getting their landscapes back in shape after the long, hot summer months. There are likely some large weeds and/or vines that have taken up areas where they are not wanted. As you begin to hack these ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease
September is PMOS Awareness Month, a time to focus on how this condition can affect both overall and reproductive health. For decades, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been recognized as one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
By David W. Marshall, Extension Agent Emeritus August brought brutal heat to our area this year. But thankfully we also got much-needed rain, which relieved some of the heat stress on our plants. Tropical storm development in the Atlantic ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Every September I start to get emails full of fall gardening questions, and some of them come down to a single decision: do I start these seeds in a seed flat, or do I put them straight in the ground? It's a fair question, and the answer ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture