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Considerations for Starting a Farm

November 22, 2023
“I’m interested in farming, but I don’t know where to start.” This is a common question, and the typical answer is… plan it out first. When you plant a seed, you don’t just toss it in the soil. You determine what it needs to thrive, gather supplies, determine the correct planting time, and follow…

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: The Opossum

November 21, 2023
This November, we’re celebrating Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. From pollination to pest management, follow along with this month-long blog series each Wednesday to learn why we have much to thank the wild, wacky world of wildlife for. In the previous blog, we explored the connection between turkey vultures and climate…

Weekly “What is it?”: Yaupon holly

November 21, 2023
The bright red berries of yaupon holly are particularly eye-catching during the fall. Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson, UF IFAS ExtensionFor most of the year, yaupon (pronounced “yo-pon”) holly is the nondescript evergreen backdrop to forested areas throughout the Panhandle. But in the fall, these plants are bursting with brilliant red berries. There are 9 holly species native…

Honoring Veterans, Creating Opportunities

November 20, 2023
It’s fitting that Veterans Day and Thanksgiving fall within the same month, because if there’s one thing we all should be thankful for, it’s the service of our military veterans. In the 246 years since our nation was founded, our veterans have made the greatest sacrifice to protect our safety and our liberties. Every man…

Seed Saving and Genetics- Getting It Right

November 20, 2023
From local garden enthusiasts to aficionados in Facebook groups, the topic of seed saving has an air of sacred duty. Individuals engage the ritualistic seed harvest from the crops they grew or purchased, picking through mounds of wet plant goo, smearing seeds on paper towels, and carefully curating them in well-marked recycled jars. Here in Gainesville, FL…

Palm Leaf Skeletonizer

November 17, 2023
Introduction                                                                                                    The term ‘skeletonizers’ is…

Weekly “What is it?”: Ghost plants

November 17, 2023
Ghost plant in bloom at Naval Live Oaks reservation in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Photo credit: Shelley W. JohnsonThis time of year is surrounded with creepiness—October is full of haunted houses, scary costumes, and spooky music. Halloween and the Day of the Dead are, at their essence, times when we reflect on the relationship between life…

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: Turkey Vultures

November 16, 2023
In both temperate and tropical climates in the Western hemisphere of the world, fall marks a time of transition. Rainy season to dry season, or summer through winter, the natural world around us changes.  As oak trees grow heavy with their acorn crops, the wildlife that depend upon them to get through the next season…

Food Labeling

November 16, 2023
Nutrition labels are very valuable because what you eat and put into your body is important. People need to be informed and control what they eat for both meals and snacks. One of the best ways to do this is to read food labels. MyPlate is also a great tool created to help us eat…

Proper Planting: Annuals and Perennials

November 15, 2023
Proper planting ensures a good start to a healthy landscape. The following guidelines for installing plants apply for sandy, well-drained soils. Annuals and Perennials Annuals and perennials are typically small (4”) to one gallon sized pots and last at least one season. Examine plants prior to purchasing. Check for signs of disease or insects.…

Evening Primrose – Wild Weeds

November 14, 2023
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Evening Primrose Oenothera biennis   This upright biennial is interesting because it’s flowers open at night rather than during the day like most flowers. The common name originates due to the flower opening style, opening in the evening and closing the following morning when hit by the…
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