Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

UF Extension Butterflies and Wildflowers Bioblitz in St. Lucie County

by Ken Gioeli

August 3, 2023

Calling all interested Master Gardener Volunteers, Master Naturalists and interested members of the public! We need your help with the upcoming UF Extension Butterflies and Wildflowers Bioblitz in St. Lucie County. Do you want to learn ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: #bee, #butterflies, #events, #UFBugs, #wildlife

Atala Infographic Wins Award

by Ken Gioeli

April 20, 2022

Introduction I am honored to announce that my colleague Michele Wood and I are the recipients of the Association of Communication Excellence International Bronze Award in the Graphic Design Posters category for the Atala Steppingstone Infographic. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Tags: #UFBugs, Atala, Butterfly, Extinction

Florida Master Naturalist Graduate Spotlight on Holly and Fritz Hanselman

by Ken Gioeli

January 17, 2022

The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors. We’re highlighting graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Environmental Interpretation, FMNP, Graduate, Master Naturalist

Snakes on the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Campus

by Ken Gioeli

January 7, 2022

Snakes are common on the campus of the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County in the northwestern rural area of the community. Both venomous and nonvenomous snakes can be found on site. This video is appropriate for visitors, volunteers, faculty ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Tags: Coral Snake, Rattlesnake, Snakes

Venomous and Nonvenomous Snakes in Florida

by Ken Gioeli

October 11, 2021

Venomous and nonvenomous snakes are a natural part of the Florida environment. Unfortunately, many people suffer from ophidiophobia - which is a strong anxiety toward all snakes (Schaefer 2019). Having increased knowledge of which snakes are ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Nonvenomous, Snakes, Venomous

Papaya Disease: Anthracnose

by Amir Rezazadeh

August 27, 2021

One of the important pathogens that cause anthracnose disease on papaya is Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes. Anthracnose disease is a common disease on many tropical and subtropical fruits in Florida such as mango. The management of this disease ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Money Matters, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Papaya, Papaya Disease, Papaya Problem

How to Apply for the Pesticide License Examination

by Amir Rezazadeh

August 12, 2021

Which pesticide license do I need? Please click on the link below and answer the following questions to determine the license you need. The questionnaire provided in this link will help you to find the appropriate license based on your job ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Pesticide License

Simple step to help our waterways

by katerotindo

July 15, 2021

As strong summer thunderstorms start to roll in, which sometimes bring heavy amounts of rain, it is important to remember to keep yard waste from collecting near and going down the storm drains. Collectively, this simple step can be one of ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, Water

The Atala Steppingstone Project

by Ken Gioeli

July 15, 2021

Once thought extinct, the rare Florida atala butterfly was rediscovered and can thrive with a little help from Florida residents. The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, the Manatee Observation and Education Center, Heathcote Botanical Gardens ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Atala, Botanical Garden, Butterfly, Heathcote, Manatee Center

What’s growing from my sabal palm thatches?

by Ken Gioeli

July 7, 2021

Sabal palm (Sabal palmetto) is native to Florida. It is also the official Florida state tree. This beautiful tree can be found growing in landscapes and natural areas throughout the state. Oftentimes, other plants such as ferns and vines ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: Invasive, Sabal Palm, Vine

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