Winter is For Tree Planting
Florida has celebrated Arbor Day since 1886 and has one of the first Arbor Day celebrations in the nation, on the third Friday in January. Trees establish a root system quickly when they aren’t expending… Read More
Tag: Plants
Consider a Native Evergreen This Christmas
Throughout history the evergreen tree has been a symbol of life. “Not only green when summer’s here, but also when it’s cold and dreary” as the Christmas carol “O Tannenbaum” says. While supporting the cut… Read More
NISAW 2016 – Air Potato Leaf Beetle, a Biological Control for Air Potato
Air potato (Dioscores bulbifera) is a perennial, herbaceous self-twining vine that can grow over 60 feet in length, enabling it to climb over and smother many native plants. The Florida Exotic Plant Pest Council (FLEPPC)… Read More
Arbor Day in Florida
The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is for Arbor Day. Florida recognizes the event on the third Friday in January, but planting any time before spring… Read More
Invasive Species of the Day: Cogongrass and Tawny Crazy Ant
Cogongrass (Imperata Cylindrica): Cogongrass is one of the 10 worst weeds in the world. This grass is an aggressive grower and forms colonies causing loss of productive forest areas, severe degradation of habitat, and economic… Read More
Invasive Species of the Day (February 25): Coral Ardisia and Wild Hogs
Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata): Coral ardisia is also known as coral berry, spice berry, and scratchthroat. It was introduced into Florida in the early 1900’s for ornamental purposes. In the ensuing years, it has since… Read More
Aquatic and Natural Areas Pesticide Training and Exams
Pesticide Training and Exams being offered at the University of Florida IFAS Okaloosa County Extension Office. March 31, 2014 8am-11am Aquatic Pesticide Training 11am Aquatic Exam 1pm-4pm Natural Areas Training 4pm Natural Areas Exam Cost… Read More
Florida Arbor Day
The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is Arbor Day 2014. Florida recognizes the event on the third Friday in January, so the next one is January… Read More
Prevent Tick-borne Illnesses in Florida
This fall remains mild despite a couple of recent frosty mornings. With mild temperatures comes ticks. Ticks carry and transmit several diseases. Brown dog ticks are found mainly on dogs and can carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever…. Read More