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New Episode from Naturally Florida, The Truth About Iconic Florida

by Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan

March 21, 2023

When people think of Florida or visiting the sights, what do they think of? For most people, it’s some combination of alligators, flamingos, manatees, and sea turtles with a sprinkling of Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, and the ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Alligators, Coconut Palm, Flamingos, Invasive Species, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Manatees, Naturally Florida Podcast, Sea Turtles, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife

Happy Birthday! The Master Gardener Volunteer Program Turns 50!

by Anne Yasalonis and polkmg

March 20, 2023

This year, the Master Gardener Volunteer program celebrates its fiftieth year. Programs across the United States (and beyond) are recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments the program has made in so many communities. Additionally, March ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Gardening, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, Volunteers

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Five Ways to Know You are a FFL Follower!

by Anne Yasalonis, polkmg and Julie Schelb

March 13, 2023

Join us in celebrating 30 years of Florida-Florida Friendly Landscaping™ this blog series. Since 1993, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ has served as the state of Florida’s premier Extension program that promotes sustainable alternatives ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Butterflies, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Native Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, Wildlife

Marketing Cull Cows

by Bridget Stice

March 9, 2023

Many cattle operations are marketing their calves and preg checking for next years calf crop at this time of year. Now is a good time to really focus on managing cull cows. Research indicates that cull cow revenue as a percentage of annual ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock
Tags: Cows, Cull

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Five Steps to Become a Florida-Friendly Landscaper

by Anne Yasalonis, polkmg and Julie Schelb

March 6, 2023

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pollinators, Wildlife

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Take some action in five simple steps!

by Anne Yasalonis, polkmg and Julie Schelb

February 27, 2023

Join us in celebrating 30 years of Florida-Florida Friendly Landscaping™ with this blog series. Since 1993, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ has served as the state of Florida’s premier Extension program that promotes sustainable ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Gardening, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, Vegetable Gardening, Wildlife

New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Creating Wildlife Havens”

by Lara Milligan and Shannon Carnevale

February 20, 2023

You’ve probably heard that habitat destruction is a common cause of population declines for many wildlife species. It’s critical for us to do what we can in our yards, neighborhoods and communities to help support wildlife by providing ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Backyard, Featured, Naturally Florida Podcast, Wildlife

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: What’s that word? Five Florida-Friendly Landscaping terms to know

by Anne Yasalonis, polkmg and Julie Schelb

February 20, 2023

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,

The Importance of Beekeeping and Polk County 4-H Beginner Beekeeping Workshop

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado

February 13, 2023

Beekeeping is an important aspect of agriculture in Florida and offers numerous opportunities for youth to learn and develop important life skills. By participating in a beginner beekeeping class, youth can develop skills such as communication, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Livestock
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Youth, Beekeeping, Bees, Featured, Honeybees, Polk Small Farms, Polk4H, UF/IFAS Polk County

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Five facts to know to help you grow!

by Anne Yasalonis, polkmg and Julie Schelb

February 13, 2023

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, Wildlife

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