Leaves are incredibly fascinating if you spend time taking a closer look, or perhaps feel, or even a smell! Leaves are made up of multiple layers of plant cells. Plant cells contain chloroplasts. Chloroplasts contain chlorophylls. Chlorophylls ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
People don’t often think of Florida when they think of winter, but a lot that happens in the natural world. There are birds migrating, leaves falling, animals finding mates, and much more! In this episode, we explore the exciting world ... READ MORE
Category: , Natural ResourcesGuest post by Extension Specialist, James Stevenson. What a colorful spring we are enjoying! Perhaps due to this year’s mild and wet winter, spring came early and with great wildflower flourish. It is certainly worth getting out in this ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, Work & LifeSkip a Week (or Two) of Watering this Winter As we enter the heart of an El Nino winter, we can expect our temperatures to remain low and precipitation to remain high across the Tampa Bay region. This winter is a perfect time to take manual ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & LifeTheresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County Over the years we have posted many holiday themed blogs, and it seems like a great time to revisit several of those helpful topics all in one convenient location. (Because we know how busy ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Work & LifeTheresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County It’s almost winter and the cooler weather is already here. While some Central Florida winter days are warm, others can bring cold winds, frosts, and even freezes. These conditions ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Here in Central Florida, Fall Migration usually ends with the arrival of various duck species from the cold North. Although a few may appear starting as soon as August, November and December see our “snowbird” numbers rise. In ponds, ditches, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeFall is in the air. Can you feel it? Your grass certainly can. According to research by the University of Florida, when temperatures begin to drop, your grass doesn’t need as much water. Surprisingly, during the cooler months in central ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & LifeTheresa Badurek, Urban Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension This is not a travel article about lovely Winter Garden, FL. No, this is about the delicious herbs and vegetables that you can grow here in Florida during the winter. We are fortunate ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture