UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

Webinar Recap: Home Water Treatment Systems – Understanding Filters, Softeners, and Treatment Options

by Yilin Zhuang
October 19, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Home Water Treatment Systems: Understanding Filters, Softeners, and Treatment Options, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network. This was the fourth webinar in our Private Well and ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Drinking Water Quality, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Home Water Treatment Systems, Reverse Osmosis, RO Systems, UV Disinfection, Water Filtration, Water Softeners, Water Treatment

Webinar Recap: Before and After the Storm – Protecting Household Water Systems During Hurricanes and Flooding

by Yilin Zhuang
October 15, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Before and After the Storm - Protecting Household Water Systems during Hurricanes and Flooding Webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network. This was the third webinar in our ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Before And After Storms, Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Wastewater, Water Systems, Wells

Webinar Recap: Septic System 101 – Understanding Septic Systems and Common Homeowner Practices

by Yilin Zhuang
September 29, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Septic System 101 webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network (FWON). This was the second webinar in our Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series, and we appreciated everyone’s ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drainfield, FWON, Household Wastewater, Household Water, Private Wells, Septic, Septic System, Septic Tank

New MREC faculty member to expand urban horticulture efforts in central Florida

by Stella Canfield
September 28, 2026

Horticultural scientist Seunghyun Choi has joined the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) to lead an urban horticulture research program focused on ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: CEA, Food Is Medicine, Greenhouse, Horticulture, Plant Propagation, Plant Propagation Laboratory, Seunghyun Choi, Urban Agriculture

Webinar Recap: Private Well 101 – Understanding Your Well and Water Basics

by Yilin Zhuang
September 4, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Private Well 101: Understanding Your Well and Water Basics webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network (FWON). We had participants joining from across Florida and a great set ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Aquifer, Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Water Testing, Well Components, Well Water

Water Wednesday Recap: Summer Lawn and Irrigation Care in Florida

by Yilin Zhuang
August 28, 2026

Florida summers can be challenging for lawns. Hot temperatures increase water demand, but simply running your irrigation system more often is not necessarily the answer. Too much water can contribute to disease, shallow roots, weeds, and unnecessary ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: Florida, Florida Lawn, Lawn Care, Lawn Irrigaiton, Lawn Watering, New Residents, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday

Water Wednesday Recap: Understanding Florida Homes

by Yilin Zhuang
July 31, 2026

Florida's heat and humidity can be challenging, especially for homeowners who are new to the state. During our July Water Wednesday webinar, Understanding Florida Homes: Humidity, Mold, and Energy Use, Lisa Hamilton, UF/IFAS Extension Family ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Energy Efficiency, Florida, Florida Homes, Home Maintenance, Humidity, Mold Prevention, Special Topics, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday

Expert entomologist inducted into Integrated Pest Management Hall of Fame

by Stella Canfield
July 13, 2026

Lance Osborne at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center has been inducted into the 2026 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Hall of Fame by the Southern IPM Center. As one of three selected for the honor, the award recognizes Osborne’s ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Award, Biological Control, CEA, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, IPM Hall Of Fame, Lance Osborne, Southern IPM Center

From greenhouse to patent: Two new pothos cultivars take root

by Stella Canfield
June 4, 2026

After years of breeding and evaluation at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC), two new pothos cultivars, Snowy Stream and Green Isle, have been patented for their distinctive foliage characteristics in one of the world’s ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Breeding, CEA, Cultivars, Horticulture, Indoor Foliage, Jianjun Chen, National Horticulture Foundation, Patents, Pothos, Richard Henny

Water Wednesday Recap: Hurricane Preparedness for New Florida Residents

by Yilin Zhuang
June 1, 2026

In the June Water Wednesday webinar, Hurricane Preparedness: A Guide for New Florida Residents, Dr. Angie Lindsey, an associate professor in the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences with University of Florida, shares some practical ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Water Supply, Florida Hurricane Season, Hurricane Preparedness, New Florida Residents, Post Storm Recovery, Storm Preparedness, Water Wednesday

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