UF/IFAS
Extension Okaloosa County

Tag: Wildlife

Gardener’s To Do List for December


December 16, 2015

Though the calendar says December, the weather in Northwest Florida fluctuates between winter and spring temperatures. The nice days are wonderful opportunities to accomplish many of those outside landscape chores in preparation for spring. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Freeze Protection, Gardening, General Gardening, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscaping, Lawn, Mulch, Panhandle Gardening, Pruning, Shrubs, Trees, Turf, Wildlife, Winter 2015, Winter Garden, Winter Tasks

Protecting Precious Species From Pesticides


July 7, 2015

There are more than 100 species of plants and animals living in Florida that are in danger of extinction. These trees, flowers, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and invertebrates are listed as either threatened, endangered or species ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, Endangered Species, Environmental Hazards, Integrated Pest Management, Panhandle Gardening, Pesticides, Pests, Species Of Special Concern, Threatened Species, Wildlife

Insectary Meadows Provide Food for Pollinators and Homes for Good Bugs


April 28, 2015

Bees have been disappearing at an alarming rate and continue to vanish without a trace. Why should anyone care? Well, they matter a lot more than most people think. Bees are the overwhelmingly dominant pollinator for most food crops. Native ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bees, Garden Design, General Gardening, Insect, Insectary Meadows, Insects, Intercropping, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Pollinators, Vegetable Gardening, Wildflowers, Wildlife

Invasive Species of the Day (February 25): Coral Ardisia and Wild Hogs


February 26, 2015

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 it escaped ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Coral Ardisia, Environmental Education, Feral Hogs, Habitat Conservation, Invasive Of The Day, Invasive Species Of The Day, Invasives, Land Management, Lend A Hand, NISAW, NISAW2015, Okaloosa, Panhandle Outdoors, Plants, Tallahassee, Urban Wildlife, Wakulla, Water Quality, Wild Hogs, Wildlife