Helium and mylar balloon releases have received more and more attention in recent years. While balloon releases often occur as a celebratory gesture, the balloons eventually return back to Earth, where they become litter and can harm wildlife. ... READ MORE
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In-A-Pinch Preventative Measures Transfer and Retransfer: A great help to the coonties during the Atalas’ peak munching period is to transfer the bigger caterpillars from the newer growth to older leaves or to a bigger plant that is better ... READ MORE
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The best time to plant a fruit tree is always when you have your tree in front of you and your pick and shovel are at hand. Waiting to plant will only make you have to water your plant in its container, and that is harder to do than if it is ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
According to the weather forecast, there were 21 days with the highest temperature above 90 F in Miami-Dade County in May. It will get even warmer when the summer season comes. Though the shipping season of ornamental crops is closing to its ... READ MORE
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Last month, a group of Florida Sea Grant Extension Agents and Research Scientists hosted a fishing trip for local fishers in Miami-Dade County. This trip was part of a multi-state reef fish extension project. The goal of the trip was to communicate ... READ MORE
Category: NATURAL RESOURCES
In-A-Pinch Preventative Measures The Other Cycads: In my early years of Atala butterfly gardening I would panic during their peak caterpillar munching phase. Fearing I would run out of coonties, I planted other cycads to alleviate the ... READ MORE
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Nursery growers need to know the exact pathogen that causes problems in their plants before they can find a solution to it. If they cannot recognize the pathogen based on its symptoms, they have to send proper plant samples to the plant clinic ... READ MORE
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There are 16 nutrients plants need to thrive and they are divided into macro and micronutrients. Macronutrients are needed in larger quantities than micronutrients, but all 16 elements are needed for proper plant growth. The macronutrients are ... 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, UF/IFAS Teaching
Welcome to Miami-Dade County 4-H! As an independent member, you have the unique opportunity to explore interests, develop skills, and lead projects on your terms. This manual will guide you through setting up and managing your independent 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , CurriculumCoontie Plant Care South Florida’s Wet and Dry Seasons: Coonties start to flush out new growth with warming temperatures in March through May and continue to do so during our rainy season, which runs June through September. Each plant ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife