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Navigating Your Next Garden Adventure

December 27, 2023

Sarasota County is robust with green growing spaces. And, they’ve become easier to find and explore, with our new gardens story map. The story map—an online, interactive tool— showcases the demonstration and community gardens in our extension program. The tool highlights a range of gardens located at Sarasota County libraries and parks, sharing a little of…

Video: Shrub Pruning Tips

December 27, 2023

Many shrubs can benefit from a little pruning. Choosing what to prune to maintain a plant’s natural look can sometimes be a challenge. Get a few tips on pruning shrubs with cane type growth from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. by Beth BollesSource: UF/IFAS Pest Alert Note: All images and contents are the property…

Attracting Birds to your Autumn Yard

December 26, 2023

As we celebrate the fall and winter holidays, you may spend more time at home wandering around your yard. Notice any new sounds? Or flicks of color fly by? Florida is home to over 500 species of birds (credit: Florida Ornithological Society), and this time of year can be particularly exciting for birders. As birds migrate…

UF/IFAS experts on bed bugs and how to keep them from hitchhiking to your homes from your travels

December 26, 2023

With recent media exposure of bed bug activity impacting travelers worldwide, the public perception of this species tends to draw some concerns over its potential for harming humans and pets. University of Florida experts at the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) weigh in with science-based research on recognizing the species, their impacts on humans…

Celebrating Moments: Thoughtful and Heartfelt Gift Ideas for the Holidays

December 22, 2023

With the holiday season upon us, I wanted to share a little something about choosing heartfelt gifts for friends and loved ones. For some of us, shopping for others can be a stressful and unpleasant task. You may worry about budget constraints, choosing the right gift or simply finding the right gift in time for…

Do You Have Toxic Houseplants?

December 22, 2023

Like many people seeking enrichment during the COVID-19 pandemic, I sought discovery of new hobbies including indoor plant cultivation. I started with a few houseplants. Their growth and beauty would be a physical reflection of hard work and some much needed signs of positivity. I attempted brief research on these starter plants, focusing on water…

Plants for Gardening or Gift Giving During the Holiday Season

December 21, 2023

With the holiday season in full swing, there are many ways to incorporate gardening into your holiday festivities. One of the most common ways is to use holiday plants as house/garden décor or even gift-giving. Surprisingly, Florida’s climate is suitable for many popular holiday plants. The important part is learning how to care for these…

Plants at Their Peak: Red Cedar, the Superior Holiday Evergreen!

December 21, 2023

‘Norfolk Island’ Pines being sold locally compared to tastefully decorated Red Cedars at the 2023 Green Living ExpoWhy you should choose Native Red Cedar Over Norfolk Island Pines for a Florida-Friendly Holiday Season As the holiday season approaches, many households eagerly purchase festive plants. One commonly purchased plant for the season is the ‘Norfolk…

Unearthing the Benefits of Hydroponic Lettuce

December 20, 2023

This blog was written by Luis Acosta, a 4-H Teen Ambassador in Miami-Dade County. “Eat Your Greens!” Most people have heard this saying several times throughout their childhood. Leafy greens are good for the human body because of their rich nutritional value in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. With technological innovations, modern farmers have begun to grow…

Plants for Gardening or Gift Giving During the Holiday Season

December 20, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay With the holiday season in full swing, there are many ways to incorporate gardening into your holiday festivities. One of the most common ways is to use holiday plants as house/garden décor or even gift-giving. Surprisingly, Florida’s climate is suitable for many popular holiday plants. The important…

Cottonmouths of Our Barrier Islands

December 19, 2023

I am going to end 2023 with an article on a project I hope to conduct in 2024. It will focus on insular cottonmouths and will focus on the western panhandle, though those in the eastern panhandle might be interested and could help. For obvious reasons, conducting this project as a citizen science one is…

Adventurous, young people most likely to try lamb, goat

December 19, 2023

For Floridians looking to cut down on beef and pork, lamb and goat meat have proven to be a welcome addition to their plates. But figuring out who wants to buy these meats and how much people are willing to pay for them can be tricky. University of Florida researchers found that Florida consumers most…

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