Yearly Archives: 2023

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March 31, 2023

A Sea of Grass; Part 1 – The Grasses

Many in the Florida panhandle are aware of the importance of seagrasses to estuarine ecology.  They have heard this many times before and have heard how important it is to protect them.  Some are aware that they are important as a nursery for many commercial important fin and shellfish.  But fewer are aware of the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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