This past week’s extreme cold snap caught many Floridians by surprise. We sought out winter clothes long forgotten, discovered whether or not our homes had heat, and laughed at all of the iguana memes…yes, that’s right. Whenever cold weather ... READ MORE
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A plant’s ability to tolerate cold temperatures depends on its species as well as how low the temperature drops and how quickly it declines. Plants native to tropical or subtropical regions are especially vulnerable to cold damage. One common ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
About Me I'm happy to introduce myself as your new UF/IFAS Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent in Miami-Dade County. If you're not familiar with FCS, it is a field of study that combines the science and art of living well ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
During this season, you can see the large flower pusley, also known as Mexican clover, everywhere. This is the type of weed that inspires love-hate relationships! Landscapers call it a persistent weed, but pollinators and some homeowners love ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tomás lives in my truck, is 28 years old, and is just as strong and as sharp as the day we met. Tomás is my favorite pair of loppers—long wood handles made of hickory, a sharp blade, and as durable as they come. My tools don’t get names ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
When I read the story, particularly when seeing the carts loaded with plants in plastic containers, I can understand the author’s frustration and concern about the wasted materials and potential negative effects of the plastic containers on ... READ MORE
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The art and science of pruning takes time and thought. Before making your first cut, study the tree’s potential size and natural shape, and imagine how it might appear in three to four years. Try to maintain that shape in your mind as you ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Purpose: Proper implementation of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) is the industry’s strategy to address agricultural nonpoint pollution sources. This article ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Qingchun Liu and Xingbo Wu Vanilla is a relatively new crop south Florida, particularly Miami-Dade County. The focus of this article is to provide information on flower pollination, bean production and process, and vanillin extraction ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
A few weeks ago, we hosted a webinar with Mr. Robert Garcia, who is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist of the National Weather Service (NWS). He did an excellent job-sharing valuable information on hurricane preparedness, breaking down key ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life