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When the iron is hot, but the wind is cold

January 9, 2024
 What do you think about during this time of year? Early winter may carry different associations for some: post-holiday fatigue or relief; another abrupt change in pace at home or at work; or that familiar determination to fulfill a New Year’s resolution or two. Perhaps your friends want to increase the duration of their regular…

Magnificent Maples

January 9, 2024
Iconic Tree of the East Coast from Maine to Florida When I was a girl, we lived in a small town in Western New York.  Outside my second floor bedroom window was a large tree that I loved.  The squirrels and birds were always in it, and throughout the year, from spring until winter, it…

Rabbit Bells – Wild Weeds

January 8, 2024
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Rabbit Bells Crotalaria rotundifolia Photo by Eleanor Dietrich (Florida Wildflower Foundation)This low-growing wildflower can be found in pinelands, sandhills, and disturbed sandy areas throughout Florida. The small yellow flowers bloom in the afternoon and are only open for one day. They mostly attract bees as pollinators. Rabbit Bells…

What is that White Wax on the Beaches?

January 5, 2024
We had some big waves in mid-December, and with that washed up a slew of plastic fragments and bottle caps as well as natural debris such as sargassum seaweed and black mangrove propagules.  However, there was something different on our beaches as well – blobs of a white, waxy material.  This was new to me, and…

Don’t Throw Away that Christmas Cactus

January 4, 2024
Now that Christmas is over, What do we do with the gift plants?    We know that the poinsettia is worth keeping, but what about the Christmas Cactus?  Can it survive after Christmas? Good News! Christmas cactus is not too hard to grow. You just need to know what it needs. It is usually grown…

Under Threat: Wonders of a Watery World

January 3, 2024
Each year on December 4th, we celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect and conserve all of the unique and invaluable wildlife that live in our ecosystems. In honor of World Wildlife Conservation Day, follow along with Extension as we highlight animals from Florida’s threatened and endangered…

2024 Northwest Florida Beef Cattle Conference & Trade Show – February 14

January 3, 2024
200 cattle ranchers, industry representatives, and extension professionals attended the Beef Cattle Conference in 2023. Credit: Doug Mayo, UF/IFASRanchers, family members, and ranch hands are invited to attend the 39th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show to be held Wednesday, February 14, 2024. This event will be held at the Jackson County Extension…

Thriving Beyond the Season: A Guide to Growing 5 Common Holiday Plants

January 2, 2024
With the December Holidays here, many people may gift or receive some “Festive” holiday plants. In Florida, these plants can grow well beyond the holiday months! Learn about 5 commonly gifted plants and how to grow them year-round here in the Sunshine State. Christmas Cactus This plant gets its name from its colorful showy blooms…

Snakes on the Move

January 2, 2024
If you have new wild friends visiting you, it is likely that you can thank the heavy rains that we have been getting. Many animals, including snakes, are looking for higher ground. Be aware of your surroundings and watch where you step. During these wet periods, animals are out looking for dry areas and shelter.…
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