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Atala Butterflies and Coontie Cycads: Signs of Damage and How to Protect the Butterflies

by Anne Yasalonis
September 10, 2024

There have been Atala butterflies sightings in and around Polk County, and while there is much information on the butterfly and its history of near extinction, it is important for homeowners and landscape managers to be on the lookout when ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Atala, Atala Butterfly, Ayasalonis, Butterflies, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Jschelb, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Wildlife

Support Florida’s Pollinators All Year Long

by Anne Yasalonis and polkmgAvatar photo
June 21, 2024

Landscapes that support our native pollinators are places filled with wonder!  They help our environment by providing safe havens for our smallest of wildlife – bees, butterflies and more!  Homeowners, institutions, developers – even apartment ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Bees, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Bees, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pollinators, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Wildlife
Striped skunk walking in a field of grass

New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Scent-sational Skunks of Florida”

by Lara Milligan and Shannon Carnevalelara milligan
February 19, 2024

In this episode, we explore the two species of skunks found in Florida, the striped skunk and the eastern spotted skunk. A mammal that is so unique, it recently divided from a subfamily of the weasel to become its own family, a stinky one! ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Lmilligan, Mammal, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Skunk, Wildlife

Spanish Moss, a new episode from Your Central Florida Yard podcast

by Anne Yasalonis and Julie SchelbAvatar photo
January 22, 2024

Spanish moss: creepy or cool? What comes to mind when you think of a southern landscape? Large, graceful oaks draped oh-so-perfectly with Spanish moss? Spanish moss is a quintessential part of our landscapes “down south” and it is often ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Podcast, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Spanish Moss, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Wildlife, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

New Episode from Naturally Florida: PodBLAST – The Impact of Fireworks

by Lara Milligan and Shannon Carnevalelara milligan
September 20, 2023

In this episode we explore the impacts of fireworks to air quality, water quality, wildlife and more! Although fireworks are a staple for celebrations around the world, the explosives almost always contain pollutants like heavy metals, perchlorates, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Air Quality, Fireworks, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Water Quality, Wildlife
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New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Three Common Snakes in Residential Areas”

by Shannon Carnevale and Lara MilliganAvatar photo
May 24, 2023

On today’s episode, you’ll learn about three non-venomous snake species common to residential areas in Florida. Slithering into a neighborhood near you, these common snakes are found all over Florida. Learn more, on this episode of Naturally ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Central Florida, Commonly Confused, Florida, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife

Growing Native: How to Create a Beautiful Garden in a Container!

by Anne Yasalonis and polkmgAvatar photo
May 10, 2023

Did you know you can create a small habitat of Florida’s native plants – even if you live in a patio home, apartment or condo?  By planting native plants in containers, you too can enjoy the presence of small birds, butterflies and other ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Bees, Butterflies, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Native Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkmg, Pollinators, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Wildlife
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New Episode from Naturally Florida, The Truth About Iconic Florida

by Shannon Carnevale and Lara MilliganAvatar photo
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
FFL 30th anniversary logo with UF logo

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

by Anne Yasalonis, polkmg and Julie SchelbAvatar photo
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, Polk Florida Friendly Landscaping Series, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, Wildlife

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