Category: Work & Life

More Than an Itch: Protecting Your Home and Family From Mosquitoes

by Sara MacDonald
September 21, 2026

For many Floridians, mosquitoes are simply part of spending time outdoors. But a mosquito bite can be more than an annoyance. Mosquitoes can transmit diseases, including dengue, West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses. Recent dengue ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, MGV, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Found an Invasive Plant? Here’s What to Do Next

by Sara MacDonald
September 18, 2026

Once homeowners learn what invasive plants are, they often start seeing their own yards differently. A plant they have grown for years may suddenly raise a new question: Could this be invasive? And if it is, the next question is usually: “How ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Ipm, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

¿Ha oído hablar del avispón de patas amarillas? Lo que los propietarios de viviendas en Florida deben saber

by Sara MacDonald
September 9, 2026

Si disfruta pasar tiempo en su jardín, probablemente ha visto una buena cantidad de abejas, avispas y avispones. Pero ¿qué haría si encontrara un insecto que pareciera un avispón de patas amarillas? El avispón de patas amarillas (Vespa ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Invasive, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, UFIFASEnEspañol

Piense antes de fumigar: Cómo usar el Manejo Integrado de Plagas en su paisaje de Florida

by Sara MacDonald
September 4, 2026

¿Vio un insecto en su planta? No lo fumigue todavía. Encontrar un insecto en su planta favorita puede ser preocupante. Quizás se pregunte: “¿Está dañando mi planta?” o “¿Cómo puedo eliminarlo?”. Antes de buscar un pesticida, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Espanol, Florida Friendly Landscape, MGV, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Think Before You Spray: Using Integrated Pest Management in Your Florida Landscape

by Sara MacDonald
September 3, 2026

See a bug on your plant? Don't spray it just yet. Finding an insect on your favorite plant can be alarming. You may wonder, “Is it hurting my plant?” or “How do I get rid of it?” Before reaching for a pesticide, take a closer look. That ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Featured, Homeowner, Ipm, Pests, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

One Yard Can Inspire a Community: Karma Thomson Earns Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Gold Recognition

by Sara MacDonald
August 26, 2026

A landscape can be more than a beautiful view from the street. It can conserve water, support wildlife, protect Florida’s natural resources, and inspire an entire community. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is proud to recognize Karma Thomson, ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Recreation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Storm Season in the Wild: How Animals Cope

by Bridget Gerovac
June 5, 2026

Every hurricane season, Floridians are provided with lots of information about how to ensure they and their loved ones stay safe. But have you ever considered how Florida's native wildlife combat against these, often large, natural disasters? Categorizing ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #wildlife, Conservation, Hurricane, Storm

Replanting After the Freeze? Choose Florida-Friendly Plants

by Sara MacDonald
March 4, 2026

We’ve all seen the damage a freeze can do in our yards. Broken branches, browned leaves, or even entire plants are gone. It’s natural to want to fill those empty spots quickly, but before you pick up new plants, there’s a smart step to ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: @SLCMGV

Financial Education Matters: Insights from CFPB & Extension

by Josey Keener
January 7, 2026

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released its Financial Literacy Annual Report (2025), highlighting the importance of financial education for youth and providing valuable resources for educators and families. As someone ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: CFPB, Finance, Josey Pearce Keener, LOMO, Youth Financial Literacy

New Year, New Financial Game Plan for Success

by Josey Keener
January 5, 2026

Did you know that approximately 90% of people abandon their goals each year? That means out of 100 people, only 10 achieve what they set out to do. Let’s change that! In this blog, we’ll explore why goals often fail, review SMART goals in ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: 2026, Financial Goals, Goal Setting, Josey Pearce Keener, New Year, SMART Goals

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