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May 17, 2023

Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Snacking

Back again, with more in our “Age Friendly” series. Last time, we poked around the “other” food group and beverages in our daily diet. This time, we’re going to discuss snacking. Many (most?) of us enjoy snacking throughout the day. And, believe it or not, that can be a good thing… if you make the…

May 16, 2023

Spigelia marilandica, A Pollinator Friendly Native Plant for Northwest Florida Gardens

Spigelia marilandica Common Name: Indian pink. Flower closeup. Image Credit: Matthew Orwat, UF / IFAS ExtensionThis week I have been noticing some of the beautiful perennials blooming at the Jackson County Extension office, and one struck me as especially beautiful. Indian Pink or Woodland Pinkroot, it turns out, (Spigelia marilandica), is native to several counties…

May 16, 2023

Blackberries for your Edible Landscape

Blackberries (Rubus spp.) will not quickly jump into your mind when you think of fruit production in Florida. In fact, when you do think of blackberries, you will most likely envision viny plants infiltrating your gardens and attacking you with their tiny spines. These are dewberries and are not known for large or consistent fruit.…

May 15, 2023

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Considering Protection for Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes and Could Use Your Help

This sounds similar to the idea that has been discussed about protecting some species of sharks. Do we really want to do this? It reminds me of an interesting situation that was created when they passed the Marine Mammal Act in 1972. The law seemed simple enough. Citizens wanted to protect our marine mammals –…

May 15, 2023

Planning a Moonlight Garden

Ever take a walk through your yard by the light of the moon? The subdued lunar light seems to bounce off everything white or reflective. Nothing is hurried. The air temperature is cool. And untidy corners seem to disappear into the shadows. It is very relaxing. The Multi-Sensory Night Garden Planting a moonlight garden, or “moon…

May 12, 2023

Earth Day! Biopesticides, Organic, and Safer Choice

This month there are many events celebrating the big blue sphere we call home, Earth! I thought I would take the opportunity to discuss some chemical options and alternatives that are considered safer for the earth. There is both good and bad information out there, so we should start with some definitions to get on…

May 12, 2023

Mosquitoes and Dengue Fever: A Summer Love Story Nobody Wants to Be a Part Of!

Introduction Last week, we published a blog post talking about neglected tropical diseases , and we thought it would be appropriate to follow up with a closer look at one of these diseases that is now present in Florida. Dengue fever is a neglected tropical disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is transmitted…

May 11, 2023

Old Tea Roses Worthy of Consideration for Florida Panhandle Landscapes

Due to several unique challenges home gardeners and nursery owners are often baffled when trying to incorporate roses into landscapes. Consequently, they ignore roses altogether or limit themselves to cultivars in the knockout or drift series. While knockout roses and drift roses are commonly planted throughout the lower south, and deservedly so, many other roses…

May 11, 2023

New Invasive Reptile Coloring Books from the UF Croc Docs

About these resources This UF/IFAS Blog presents the new invasive reptile coloring books from the UF Croc Docs. It contains information about Burmese pythons, Argentinian black and white tegu, and other nonnative reptiles now found in Florida. The coloring books and pages along with the activities were developed by the UF Croc Docs. Permission was…

May 10, 2023

Lawn, Landscape Help Available at Plant Clinic

An upcoming plant clinic in Fort Walton Beach is designed to provide answers to lawn, landscape and/or garden problems. The plant clinic will be held Friday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the temporary UF/IFAS Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton Beach. The plant clinic is not a seminar or lecture…

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