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October 9, 2023

One of the Easiest Garden Beds to Build

Building a garden bed can be daunting to say the least. But here at UF/IFAS we are total nerds about all things gardening and we have some tips on building a garden bed this season.    A raised garden bed is simply a structure built to grow plants above the existing soil on a…

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October 6, 2023

Florida Land Steward Update, September 29, 2023

PARTICIPATE IN THE LONGLEAF PINE RESTORATION SURVEY Longleaf pineThe Forest Landowners Association is conducting a survey of private landowners in the Southeast to gain insights into the complexities and challenges of longleaf pine restoration on private lands and identify potential opportunities to mitigate these challenges. This survey is for anyone who owns or manages forestland in the…

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October 5, 2023

Post-Hurricane Landscaping Tips: Pines in Decline

Florida is no stranger to the powerful forces of hurricanes that sweep through its landscapes, leaving devastation in their wake. Hurricane Idalia, Ian, and Irma have all drastically impacted our local landscapes in recent years. While immediate attention is often focused on the visible damage (ex. uprooted trees, down limbs, etc.) caused by these storms,…

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October 5, 2023

International Research Experience Energizes Student’s Future Career

Palmer with ice corer during research project.UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) student Katelyn Palmer spent this past summer conducting research in Greenland. The microbiology and cell science senior worked under UF/IFAS Microbiology and Cell Science Associate Professor Brent Christner. Their work focused on observing microbial colonies found in Greenland and their endurance within the extreme…

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October 5, 2023

International Research Experience Energizes Student’s Future Career

Palmer with ice corer during research project.UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) student Katelyn Palmer spent this past summer conducting research in Greenland. The microbiology and cell science senior worked under UF/IFAS Microbiology and Cell Science Associate Professor Brent Christner. Their work focused on observing microbial colonies found in Greenland and their endurance within the extreme…

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October 4, 2023

Florida Toothachegrass – Wild Weeds

Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Florida Toothachegrass Ctenium floridanum   Florida toothachegrass is a perennial grass that has wide, bright green basal leaves and tall (2-3 ft) flowering stems. Flower clusters are narrow spikes held singly at the top of the stem, spikelets are held on one side of the spike and…

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October 3, 2023

LEED for Cities Certification: A Roadmap for Success

[CREDIT: U.S. Green Building Council]Sarasota County is proud to announce that it has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) “Gold” certification and national accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council, an honor recognizing an array of efforts to increase sustainability and resilience across the county.  Unlike certification for individual buildings, this designation evaluated sustainability and resilience…

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October 3, 2023

Weekly “What is it?”: Hearts-a-bustin’

      The nubby fruit/seedpods of the Euonymous shrub look like warty strawberries. Don’t eat them, though! Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson, UF IFAS Extension Over the weekend, I drove through Magnolia Springs, Alabama, just over the state line in Baldwin County. It is a charming little area, and the only place in the country where…

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