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March 31, 2023

A Large Mass of Seaweed is Heading to Florida; Will It Impact the Florida Panhandle?

It sounds like one of those Sci-Fi thrillers where there is a giant asteroid heading to Earth and we need a special team led by Bruce Willis to save the planet. But in this case it is not a large rock, but a large mass of seaweed. And the threat is not a huge impact…

March 30, 2023

Women Make History in IPM!

Hello Avid readers! Thank you for coming back. We have a real treat for you this month as it is Women in History Month. Have you wondered when or how women have impacted integrated pest management (IPM)? Do you know how women have contributed to public health or structural pest management? Thousands of women have…

March 29, 2023

New Episode from Naturally Florida, “The Truth About Iconic Florida”

When people think of Florida or visiting the sights, what do they think of? For most people, it’s some combination of alligators, flamingos, manatees, and sea turtles with a sprinkling of Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, and the beaches. This episode explores the truth about iconic Florida. New Episode from Naturally Florida Naturally Florida (a podcast…

March 28, 2023

Vines of Mistaken Identity: Trumpet Vine

In the Vines of Mistaken Identify, we’re exploring the different types of vines commonly called “invasive” around Nassau County. Rather, in fact, these vines are not invasive and many of them are native too, which provides amazing benefits to our ecosystem and environment. Our current blog explores Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans). It’s Important Value There…

March 28, 2023

White Blooms

Flatwoods Plum Prunus umbellata Unknown to most local residents, the Flatwoods Plum is a nice option for a small tree and is covered in white blooms each year in late February or early spring. Size Its mature size is about 15 to 20 feet tall by 15 to 20 feet wide. Since most housing lots…

March 27, 2023

Soil Testing How-to

Soil is the foundation of the landscape. Having a soil pH test done may be the best place to start when planting a new garden, new landscape, or when your landscape is showing signs of stress. If you live near the ocean and irrigate with a well, you may also need to test your irrigation…

March 27, 2023

Pesticide Safety

February was National Pesticide Safety Education Month but is not too late to learn about it. By definition, a pesticide is actually anything used to kill or repel insects, fungi, mold, mildew, diseases, animals, or weedy plants. For obvious financial reasons, many homeowners choose to do some of these jobs themselves. However, there are…

March 24, 2023

The great horned owl and owlet are too cute!

The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is located in a rural area of the county. We are fortunate to have green spaces with native plants and wildlife in the surrounding area. Several weeks ago, we noticed a great horned owl and owlet took residence in a dead palm tree in the area. Of course, we took plenty…

March 24, 2023

Ways to Save: Tips for in and Around Your Home

Whether you rent or own your home, we all have bills to pay. Lots of bills, it seems. We can help. Our “Ways to Save” project provides a range of cost-saving tips on many of the common expenses you face every day, like utility bills and food costs. Through videos, classes, projects, blog posts and…

March 23, 2023

Women’s history month: Madeline Mellinger

Madeline Mellinger had only about a year of experience working with growers in the Everglades Agricultural Area when they asked her to serve as their adviser on pest management. During that year she had established their trust through consistent and accurate advice dispensed in person over the course of seven-day, 1,200-mile workweeks. Mellinger was the growers’…

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