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New Episode from Naturally Florida, The Truth About Iconic Florida

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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
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Happy Birthday! The Master Gardener Volunteer Program Turns 50!

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

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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

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

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March 6, 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, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pollinators, Wildlife
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Take some action in five simple steps!

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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

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


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

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February 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, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, Wildlife

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