Category: Home Landscapes

October Monthly Program Integrated Pest Management in the Home Garden

by Julio Perez

October 4, 2022

Utilizing an integrated approach to managing pests in a garden can help you reduce the use of chemicals in your garden. This approach utilizes cultural, natural, and low-impact control before using more broad-spectrum pesticides that can harm ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flpests, IPM, Pestmanagement, Pests, Putnam County, Putnamhort, Putnamhorticulture, UFIFAS

Introducing the Bog

by Julio Perez

October 4, 2022

Growing up I have always been fascinated by aquatic environments. Whenever I was close to a creek or river, I lifted up rocks looking for salamanders or crayfish. I would drive my dad crazy as I take the fishing net to the lake shore and ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Tags: Bog Plants, Carnivorous Plants

June Monthly Program Pollinator Gardening

by Julio Perez

May 26, 2022

Good pollination is an essential step in our food system. Pollinators are instrumental in ensuring that we have a good harvest of fruit and vegetables. However, as more development happens, habitat and food sources for pollinators decrease. ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Wildlife
Tags: Bees, Butterflies, Gardening, Pollinators, Program

World Bee Day

by Julio Perez

May 20, 2022

When you read the word “bee,” what comes to mind? Is it an image of a honeybee? If so, you are in the company of most people. Not many would argue the sweet benefits of this insect. However, for me, I picture the clumsy, round bumblebee. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Beekeepers, Bumble Bee, Honeybee, World Bee Day

Growing Herbs for Holiday Cooking

by Julio Perez

December 10, 2021

This is the time of the year to think about all the things we are thankful for. The ability to have friends and family gather together and everyone being healthy is at the top of the list. Smelling the different aromas coming from the kitchen ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Herbs, Holiday

5 Fruit Trees for Putnam County

by Julio Perez

December 10, 2021

A question often asked at the Extension office is what kinds of fruits can we grow? Well, it is a tough question as we are in a growing zone that is not quite temperate and not quite tropical. Many temperate fruits such as peach, plum, and ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture

Plant Profile: Tillandsia bartramii Elliott

by Julio Perez

December 9, 2021

The next time you are walking in a wooded area, look up… you might see a remarkable organism, a Tillandsia bartramii Elliott. Unlike a "traditional" plant, this Tillandsia (commonly known as Bartram's air plant) lives a life free of soil. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture

Root Pruning for a Healthier Tree

by Julio Perez

December 6, 2021

Trees are long term investments. Like a vehicle selecting the right one for you is a important step, and what is hidden can often lead to a lot of grief. The tree's roots are one of the most critical parts of the tree. However, they are hidden ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: FFlorida, Healthy, Planting Tree, Pruning, Putnam County, Roots

Basketgrass, Foe or Friend?

by Julio Perez

September 28, 2021

What is this? I've been asked by several people what this plant (see photo to the right) is and if it is a weed? Identifying this plant as basketgrass is the easy part. It is common in forests or areas with shade. It forms dense growth in ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources

Plant Profile: Pencil Plant

by Julio Perez

August 30, 2021

Euphorbia tirucalli Euphorbia tirucalli (pronounced you-FOR-bee-ya tie-roo-KAH-lee) commonly known as Pencil plant is relatively easy plant to grow in North Florida. It is well adapted to drought conditions; it enjoys full sun and has few ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Easy House Plants, Pencil Plant

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