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April 10, 2023

When a Snake in the Grass is Just a Snake in the Grass

Spring means snakes. If you are quiet and observant, you can see the natural world around us speaking Spring.  The birds are chirping more energetically, the butterflies are eagerly seeking nectar and host plants, the wildflowers (weeds to some), are popping up all over.  If you are really lucky, you may see a snake! Most…

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April 10, 2023

Gardening Tip: Roses

I heard about a dangerous rose disease. How would I know if my roses have gotten it? The worst rose disease is called Rose Rosette Disease, which is a virus that is spread by the eriophyid mite. Though we have plenty of those unusual 4- Rose specimens infected with rose rosette virus. Photo taken…

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April 6, 2023

Enjoy Seasonal Strawberries

 National Strawberry Month is celebrated during the month of May. It’s a good time to think about eating, growing, picking, serving and storing delicious and sweet strawberries. Strawberries are grown year round and Florida grows a lot of berries. https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/growing-strawberries/ It is great fun to go to a you-pick farm and pick your own basketful of berries, choose some at…

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April 4, 2023

New River, Who Dis? Snook Habitat Expansion in the Nature Coast

Written by Ashley McDonald, UF/IFAS NCBS Research Scientist  Charlie Martin (NCBS) and Kym Holtzwart (SWWMD) netting a stunned Snook (above) on the electrofishing vessel operated by Ashley McDonald (NCBS).  Project Summary The Suwannee River system was targeted this past winter by biologists in electrofishing boats to study a new addition to the local fish community, the…

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April 4, 2023

Gardening Tip: Butterfly Garden

A large Tree Nympha (Idea leucone) on a red flowering plant. April 2008 IFAS Extension Calendar Photo. Butterflies in the McGuire Butterfly Garden, flowers, plants. UF/IFAS Photo: Sally Lanigan.Gardener Question: I would like to have some butterflies in my yard, but I don’t know what plants they like. How do I know which plants to…

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April 3, 2023

The Beauty of Blackberries

Do you have a favorite fruit? Without a doubt, blackberries would be one of mine. Their sharp, sometimes bittersweet flavors and unique textures offer a cool and refreshing counterpoint to the infamous heat of the Florida summer. However, for all of my delight surrounding the return of blackberries, I know relatively little else…

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March 31, 2023

A Sea of Grass; Part 1 – The Grasses

Many in the Florida panhandle are aware of the importance of seagrasses to estuarine ecology.  They have heard this many times before and have heard how important it is to protect them.  Some are aware that they are important as a nursery for many commercial important fin and shellfish.  But fewer are aware of the…

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March 30, 2023

Women Make History in IPM!

Hello Avid readers! Thank you for coming back. We have a real treat for you this month as it is Women in History Month. Have you wondered when or how women have impacted integrated pest management (IPM)? Do you know how women have contributed to public health or structural pest management? Thousands of women have…

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