Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

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

Scrub Jays in St. Lucie County Preserves

by Ken Gioeli
July 6, 2021

The St. Lucie County Environmental Resources Department (ERD) maintains preserves with scrub habitat that I recommend hiking. Along the way, trekkers might encounter Florida scrub-jays in St. Lucie County preserves. Sheraton Scrub is one preserve ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Tags: Bird, Endangered, Endangered Species, Jay

Growing Peanut Butter Fruit in Florida

by Amir Rezazadeh
June 25, 2021

Introduction Peanut Butter Fruit Tree (Bunchosia glandulifera), also known as Monk’s Plum, is a perennial flowering plant native to Central America and South America. Other than ornamental value, the tree produces small orange-red fruits, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alternative Crops, Peanut Butter Fruit

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