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Florida Land Steward Update

May 30, 2023
HURRICANE SEASON AROUND THE CORNER Hurricane season begins June 1, along with a webinar series on hurricane preparation and recovery topics. The series starts June 1 with a review of the casualty loss deduction for tax purposes and how to determine your basis We’ll continue June 15 with some important tips to help you…

What is Pesticide Drift?

May 30, 2023
Have you ever wondered, What is pesticide drift and how do I prevent it? When pesticides move away from their intended site they can cause environmental, health, and legal concerns. This and other factors make it important for pesticide applicators, whether in a home garden or a 500 acre farm, to understand what drift is…

Study: Wildfire spread risk increases where trees, shrubs replace grasses

May 26, 2023
A wildfire modeling study found that the risk of spot fires, where lofted sparks ignite foliage or buildings, increases in places where woody plants like shrubs and trees replace herbaceous plants like grasses. Prescribed burning reduces the amount of fuel and is therefore a proactive tool for mitigating spot fire risks. Although conducted in Nebraska,…

A Sea of Grass; Part 7 The Crustaceans

May 26, 2023
In terms of diversity and abundance, the Phylum Arthropoda is the most successful in the Animal Kingdom.  Between them all, there are over one million species.  They can be found in all habitats, from the deepest part of the ocean to the highest places in the mountains, from the polar region to the most extreme…

Graze the Yard Lecture

May 25, 2023
A surprising number of plants can be used in our landscapes that are edible. In addition to the many traditional fruit and vegetable plants, there are other plants that are not as often considered, including some ornamentals and even “weeds” that have edible qualities. In addition, many vegetables and herbs, which are normally grown only in…

The Evening Bats of the Florida Panhandle

May 25, 2023
My wife and I like to sit on our back porch and watch the sunset each day.  We do not make all of them, but we try to make as many as we can.  We often see small bats darting in all directions feeding on bugs.  Recently we were enjoying a particularly great sunset.  The…

Radiant Rudbeckias

May 25, 2023
Black-eyed Susans. A. Marek, UF/IFAS If you’re looking for a bright pop of yellow color in your flower garden, look no further than the lovely Rudbeckia. There are actually 9 species of Rudbeckia native to Florida (Atlas of Florida Plants), but the most famous of them are the Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta). This stunning wildflower can…

What You Can Do to Help Enhance Seagrass

May 24, 2023
Most of us in the Florida panhandle realize how important seagrasses are to the ecology of our estuaries.  Not only do they provide habitat for commercially important finfish and shellfish, but they also help trap sediments, remove nitrogen from the system, and slow coastal erosion.  But seagrasses throughout Florida have suffered over the last 50-60…

The Time for Mixed Mowable Species has Come

May 24, 2023
In Part 5 of this series, we looked at a group of invertebrates that few people see, and no one is looking for – worms.  But in this article, we will be looking at a group that seagrass explorers see frequently and some, like the bay scallop, we are actually looking for – these are…

The Time for Mixed Mowable Species has Come

May 23, 2023
A lawn by any other name… The “lawn” is a cult phenomenon in the United States.   Somewhere along the line, we associated a monoculture of a single grass species with the ultimate achievement in landscaping.  Unfortunately, this mindset has become entrenched in the collective psyche.  Even when it has become impractical and unsustainable, many refuse…

PSA: Well water routine maintenance

May 23, 2023
Developed by UF/IFAS Extension regional specialized water resources agents Yilin Zhuang and Andrea Albertin If you obtain drinking water from your own well, you alone are responsible for assuring that it is safe. For this reason, routine testing for a few of the most common contaminants is highly recommended. Even if you currently have a…

How Spending More Time Outside Can Benefit Your Health

May 22, 2023
In recent years, many of us have been spending more time indoors and less time outdoors. With busy schedules, it can be difficult to prioritize spending time outside and in nature. But, did you know that spending more time outside can actually benefit your health and improve your quality of life? Today we are going…
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