Yearly Archives: 2023

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November 21, 2023

Weekly “What is it?”: Yaupon holly

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…

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November 20, 2023

Honoring Veterans, Creating Opportunities

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…

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November 20, 2023

Seed Saving and Genetics- Getting It Right

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…

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November 17, 2023

Palm Leaf Skeletonizer

Introduction                                                                                                    The term ‘skeletonizers’ is…

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November 17, 2023

Weekly “What is it?”: Ghost plants

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…

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November 16, 2023

Food Labeling

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…

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November 15, 2023

Proper Planting: Annuals and Perennials

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.…

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November 14, 2023

Evening Primrose – Wild Weeds

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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