Yearly Archives: 2023

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June 13, 2023

Horticulture Happy Hour: Pomegranates and Grenadine

Florida is full of options for growing fruits at home and an often overlooked option is the pomegranate. Pomegranates are best adapted to a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers. This does not match Florida exactly but they do have decent cold tolerance and some varieties can produce a good crop. However,…

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June 12, 2023

Jazzy “jasmine”

Use Asiatic jasmine as a turf substitute in the landscapeAsiatic jasmine is a common groundcover used in many local landscapes that can in fact make a nice turf alternative in selected sites.  Actually, not related to jasmine – so don’t count on the flowers – Asiatic jasmine is a groundcover that is versatile and even…

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June 12, 2023

Common Crop Insects Pests Worldwide

June 6th is World Pest Day.  And what better way to “celebrate” the pests which eat our crops than to expose their wicked ways.  We should be aware that, around the world, we all fight some of the same insect pests.  The following are the 10 most common plant crop pest insects worldwide.  You may even…

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June 9, 2023

June First Friday with Florida First Detector

Recap of June First Friday with Florida First Detector Oak trees are important to our environment with various species growing throughout the world and 24 species native to Florida (90 in the U.S.). With the wide distribution of oaks, especially in the Eastern U.S., it is important that we protect these trees from invasive pests…

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June 9, 2023

Invasive Species Workshop: Thrips parvispinus and Lebeck mealybug

Have you heard of Thrips parvispinus and Lebeck mealybug, two of the newest invasive pest species to impact horticulture in Central Florida, and are interested in learning more? The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center will be hosting an invasive species pest alert update for Thrips parvispinus and Lebeck mealybug on Wednesday, June 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.…

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June 8, 2023

All About Saturated Fat

Saturated fat is a type of dietary fat that can be harmful to your heart and blood vessels. Not all fats are the same. Saturated fat is found in foods such as pork, lard, lamb, beef, poultry skin, shortening, whole milk, and butter. Saturated fats can also be found in coconut oil and palm oil.…

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June 8, 2023

Strong People Strength Training Program

Strength training is not just for bodybuilders – it’s for everyone! Come join us and learn how to properly use dumbbells and have fun too! Our strength training classes are designed for mid-life and older adults. Classes include resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. This is a 6-week program that meets 2 times each…

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June 7, 2023

Mosquitoes, Open Containers, and Rain … Oh My!

UF/IFAS Mosquito Experts I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab (FMEL) in Vero Beach, FL.  FMEL Assistant Professors Dr. Eva Buckner, Dr. Yoosook Lee, and Dr. Lawrence Reeves are impressive experts in the field of medical entomology which is the scientific study of mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases.  They…

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June 6, 2023

Pink Sundew – Wild Weeds

Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Pink Sundew Drosera capillaris Pink Sundew is an insectivorous wildflower, catching insects for its nutrient source. You’ll find this interesting plant in wet areas, primarily pinelands, savannas, and bogs but also along pond edges or other high moisture areas. The plant blooms in the spring and has…

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