June 8 is World Ocean Day, and we want you to get outside and explore our coastal environment! One of my favorite places to explore the coast in the area is the River to Sea Preserve at Marineland, located in northern Flagler County. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Mangroves are an important component of Florida’s coastal ecosystem. They provide habitat for many organisms and protect us from storms. Mangroves have been moving northward in Florida, and it is important all of us around the state ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension,
A living shoreline uses natural materials such as marsh grasses, mangroves, and bags of oyster shell to stabilize the shoreline. Living shorelines prevent erosion while simultaneously restoring habitat. Residents living in coastal areas ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
In a few days we’ll be getting the full effect of “winter wonderland” with temperatures ranging from 26°-35°F. In case you’re wondering when or how you should protect your plants from a freeze, keep reading for more Florida friendly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe holidays are full swing and what better way to brighten the ambiance then with decorative floral arrangements. Filling your home with sensational aromas and color can undoubtedly add to your holiday cheer. Many of these wonderful treasures ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Each year people express interest in the Volusia County Master Gardener Volunteer Program based on the encounters with volunteers within the community. Our volunteers work hard providing an invaluable service to the community by extending UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
When selecting volunteers to carry out your program’s mission, we often spend ample time on parts of the marketing and training sector. Over time, the program begins to operate in a robotic manner as we continue with the annual components ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
What's your favorite kind of rose? On this past episode of the Gardener's Hotline, join host and UF/IFAS Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent, Karen Stauderman and her special guest Mark Nelson, owner of O.F. Nelson & Sons Nursery, Inc. ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture,
It’s spooky season, and we want to get you in the mood with some ghosts, goblins, and Halloween… crabs? Organisms are often named for something else they resemble, and that is especially true for marine creatures. Whether they are named ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Halloween is a festive occasion for the ghoul and goblin enthusiasts. However, let’s not leave the gardener’s out of the fun. Have you ever noticed the trees and shrubs in the cemeteries? Of course, some cemeteries stand out more than ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture