The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 through November 30. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting with 60% chance of probability another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. However, experts do not anticipate the historic… Read More
Hurricane season started on June 1st. Are you sure your trees are in good shape? When was the last time you pruned them? How does the root system look? Do they have any broken or… Read More
Tropical Fruit at a Glance–Avocado by Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez and Jonathan H. Crane Common name: Avocado Botanical name: Persea americana Family: Lauraceae Worthwhile varieties: Russell, Monroe, Simmonds, Donnie, Choquette, Miguel, and more About the… Read More
Tropical Fruit at a Glance–Jackfruit by Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez and Jonathan H. Crane Common name: Jackfruit Botanical name: Artocarpus heterophyllus Family: Moraceae Worthwhile varieties: NS1, J-31, J-30, Gold Nugget About the fruit: Jackfruit is… Read More
Soil compaction occurs when the soil structure is compressed, thus reducing the number and size of the pore spaces between the particles, which causes a decrease in the availability of air and oxygen for the… Read More
Greetings Everyone, Each new year begins with a look at the past year and resolutions for most. We came face to face with so many critical issues in 2020, and we know changes are needed…. Read More
When I was young, my mom told me a tale about when she babysat for my cousin before I was born. My mom and cousin Stephanie were on Miami Beach, and all of a sudden,… Read More
While COVID-19 threw wrenches into lots of plans this year, we have still been able to make small steps towards our new “new normal.” For me, this entailed hosting two cleanup events with my partners… Read More
For many, 2020 has not been a fantastic year. I too share the feelings of isolation, loneliness, and loss. However, as an eternal optimist, I always try to find a positive in a seemingly negative… Read More
At the beginning of August 2020, a new snail was collected in Miami-Dade County. It was identified as the horntail snail, Macrochlamyis indica. It is native from Bangladesh and India. The snail is a high-risk pest because it… Read More
