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Vines of Mistaken Identity: Trumpet Vine

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March 21, 2023

In the Vines of Mistaken Identify, we're exploring the different types of vines commonly called "invasive" around Nassau County. Rather, in fact, these vines are not invasive and many of them are native too, which provides amazing benefits to ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Vines, VinesofMistakenIdentity

Vines of Mistaken Identity: Virginia Creeper

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February 24, 2023

In the Vines of Mistaken Identify, we're exploring the different types of vines commonly called "invasive" around Nassau County. Rather, in fact, these vines are not invasive and many of them are native too, which provides amazing benefits to ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Tags: FFL, Florida, Florida-Friendly, Nassau County, Vines, Vines Of Mistaken Identity, VinesofMistakenIdentity

Vines of Mistaken Identity: Muscadine Grape

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February 24, 2023

In the Vines of Mistaken Identify, we're exploring the different types of vines commonly called "invasive" around Nassau County. Rather, in fact, these vines are not invasive and many of them are native too, which provides amazing benefits to ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: FFL, Florida, Florida-Friendly, NassauCounty, NonInvasive, Vines, Vines Of Mistaken Identity, VinesofMistakenIdentity, Wildlife

Vines of Mistaken Identity

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February 24, 2023

Mistaken Identities Look closely at the landscape. Creeping, crawling, and climbing slowly among our landscapes and natural areas lie plants of mistaken identities. Growing amongst our plants and trees, we may see vines. Vines grow along the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Canopies, FFL, Florida-Friendly, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Species, Native Vines, Natural Areas, Trees, Vines, VinesofMistakenIdentity

Floral Fables: The Water’s Edge

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March 28, 2022

Introduction Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows was one of my favorite books growing up. His story chronicled the adventures of Rat, Mole, Toad, and Badger. Grahame’s descriptions throughout the book show a romantic image of nature and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: FFL, Floral Fables, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Nassau County, Protect The Waterfront, Water

Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers: Nandina (Nandina domestica)

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October 17, 2021

Nandina (Nandina domestica) Nandina, or heavenly bamboo, started in the landscape and now appears throughout some of our natural areas. This evergreen shrub grows upright and produces bright red berry clusters, similar to Coral Ardisia. It ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Control, Established, FFL, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardens, Invasion Of The Landscape Snatchers, Invasive, Invasive Species, IPM, Nandina, Plants

Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers: Mimosa Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin)

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October 15, 2021

Mimosa Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin) I'll be the first to admit - this is a beautiful tree. Unfortunately, it is highly invasive. You can easily see this tree sprinkled throughout the landscape because of its beautiful flowers and unique ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Control, Established, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasion Of The Landscape Snatchers, Invasive, Invasive Plants, IPM, Mimosa, Mimosa Silk Tree

Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers: Mother of Millions (Kalanchoe x houghtonii)

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October 13, 2021

Mother of Millions (Kalanchoe x houghtonii) The Mother of Millions gets its name because of the hundreds of offspring it produces and spreads across the landscape. This specific plant has been problematic for Nassau County's coastal ecosystems ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Established, FFL, Florida-Friendly, Invasion Of The Landscape Snatchers, Invasive Species, Mother Of Millions, Nassau County

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