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Avoid adding extra pounds this holiday season

December 13, 2022
If you’re like me, the holiday season is a looooong stretch of eating, and sometimes indulging on foods I normally don’t eat during the year. It starts with Thanksgiving. Usually ends with a family gathering on New Year’s Day. And, is sprinkled between with parties and office celebrations. That can add up to a lot of…

December First Friday with Florida First Detector

December 12, 2022
Recap of December First Friday with Florida First Detector On December 2nd, we covered the basics of invasive snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are a type of mollusk called a gastropod. Slugs are different than snails in that they typically lack a visible shell. For slug identification, we look at characteristics like the body…

The plight of flowering dogwood in northeast Florida

December 9, 2022
Historically, nothing said spring had arrived any better than a flowering dogwood tree.  It remains a favored tree in southern landscapes.  Sometimes you may see an occasional dogwood in bloom in the local pine forests. However, it is very rare to see one in bloom in the north Florida landscape.   While Dogwood Anthracnose, a fungal…

Keeping Backyard Chickens Healthy

December 9, 2022
Chickens have been domesticated for thousands of years across Asia, Europe, and now the Americas. As a result of selective breeding for desirable characteristics, such as for egg or meat production, they are not as robust as their wild ancestors. Modern chickens are generally more susceptible to environmental stress and diseases. So, keeping chickens healthy,…

Starting Your Florida Farm

December 9, 2022
In Osceola County, Florida: Need help with crops, bees, food businesses, agritourism? Contact Jessica Sullivan, 321-697-3040 Need help with livestock, pastures? Contact Brittany Justesen Find your county’s UF IFAS Extension Office. by Jessica SullivanSource: UF/IFAS Pest Alert Note: All images and contents are the property of UF/IFAS. …

Your New Go-To Site for Stormwater Pond Resources

December 8, 2022
Your new go-to site for stormwater pond resources has been created by staff at the UF/IFAS Extension service for residents, professionals and anyone else that is looking to learn more! This website serves as a research tool and resource center for stormwater ponds. Check it out here: UF/IFAS Extension Stormwater Ponds Site. Help with Research! On…

Right Plant, Right Pot

December 8, 2022
We have officially reached the season of cooler weather (well, cooler weather for Florida that is).  It also means there’s cooler things to plant, and we begin to see some of our favorite northern vegetables migrate down to Florida for the holidays. If you want to grow vegetables and harvest your own food, but don’t…

Programming your controller

December 8, 2022
Taking charge of your own irrigation programming may seem daunting, but knowing how to use your system’s controller is critical in making sure it’s running efficiently throughout the year. Follow the steps below to program your controller. Know Your Water Restrictions First thing’s first…look at your city or county’s water restrictions. These will influence how…

Online Resource for Water Conservation

December 7, 2022
Splash into new online irrigation and landscape resources with the UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension’s Mobile Irrigation Lab site! This site is intended to serve as a resource hub for landscape, irrigation and water conservation information. The Mobile Irrigation Lab site also provides access to free online courses that anyone can take but, they are a…

Resources for Hiring a Landscape and Pond Professional

December 7, 2022
It is no secret that it can be difficult hiring a landscape and/or pond professional that meets all of your community’s needs. Luckily, there is a website full of presentations and resources for hiring a landscape and pond professional. This site is intended to provide resources to maintenance professionals, pond committees, HOA members, realtors, or…
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