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August 18, 2023

Growing Summer Vegetables in Hernando County

What Can I Grow During The Summer? Summer in West Central Florida offers an excellent opportunity for gardeners to cultivate a variety of heat-loving vegetables. The problem is that many traditional vegetable crops do not grow well here in Central Florida like they do in northern states. With the right knowledge and techniques, you can…

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August 17, 2023

Know Your Heat Zone

Placing the right plant in the right place is crucial for gardening success, especially in the challenging climate we have here.  Most of us are familiar with plant hardiness zones but have you heard of heat zones?   Rhododendron in bloom by Anastasiya Dalenka on UnsplashThe lush and elegant garden of @Magdas_garden is one of my favorite…

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August 17, 2023

Citrus Postharvest Day at UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center

  FORT PIERCE, Fla.—Florida’s fresh citrus industry members will join together for Citrus Packinghouse Day on Thursday August 24 to hear of promising research updates, updates in various shipping requirements, and Ag. labor related to fresh fruit handling and transport. The free event will include exhibitors and networking opportunities. Citrus Packinghouse Day will occur…

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August 16, 2023

September 14: Learn science-based composting basics from UF/IFAS experts, industry leaders at workshop

Food and garden clippings make great compost; just mix them with a pitchfork or rake. Courtesy UF/IFAS PhotographyThere are plenty of environmental and economic benefits of composting. It is gaining ground among consumers and industries because it helps keep food and yard debris from landfills thereby cutting methane gas emissions. Compost may also promote soil health…

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August 16, 2023

Florida Land Steward Update, August, 2023

SUMMER-FALL ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE In this issue: Florida Tree Farm Program Announces 2023 Jon Gould Outstanding Florida Tree Farmer of the Year: Terry and Howard Putnal, Mass Timber: A significant Opportunity for Forest Landowners and Society OveralI, Check out the Online Forest Landowner Academy, Emergency Order Issued to Protect…

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August 15, 2023

Meet the Map Turtles

Florida has a great variety of turtles.  Actually, the species richness here is higher than any other state – though Alabama may argue.  Many are familiar to us.  If we have not seen them, we have at least heard of them.  But that may not be the case with map turtles. Map turtles are in…

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August 14, 2023

Florida Farm Pests: Small Hive Beetles

The Western Honey Bee has many pests and diseases that beekeepers must control to maintain their bees’ health. Among these pests are Small Hive Beetles. What are Small Hive Beetles and how I can Identify them?     Adult Small Hive Beetle measurements. Photo Credit: Luis O. Rodriguez, UF/IFAS Extension. Small Hive Beetles are a pest of honey bees…

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August 14, 2023

Whale I’ll Be!

We are fortunate to have several whale species that have been spotted in the Gulf of Mexico including humpback whales, Rice whales, fin whales, sperm whales, sei whales, and orca whales. Recently, however, we have seen multiple reports of whale sharks near shore in Destin and Panama City Beach. Whale sharks, however, are not whales,…

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August 14, 2023

Success Story: Native Butterfly Garden Breaks Ground at Carrollwood Village Park

Carrollwood Village Park is the most visited park in Hillsborough County with over 1.2 million visitors per year. Now, the park features a newly installed native butterfly garden thanks to the Viva Florida grant from the Florida Wildflower Foundation and a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County. Native butterfly garden at Carrollwood Village Park. Credit: Tia Silvasy The garden broke…

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