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January 30, 2023

New Episode form Naturally Florida, “Winter in Florida”

People don’t often think of Florida when they think of winter, but a lot that happens in the natural world. There are birds migrating, leaves falling, animals finding mates, and much more! In this episode, we explore the exciting world of winter in Florida. New Episode from Naturally Florida Naturally Florida (a podcast about Florida’s…

January 30, 2023

How the avian flu outbreak is affecting our grocery shopping

Hello again dear readers! After a short holiday break, we are back with our usual weekly blogposts. We thought that this example of an animal disease affecting our lives would be a great topic to kickstart 2023. Enjoy! How did it start? (Reuters) Ducks culled in France after a government order in an effort…

January 27, 2023

What do you wear to a prescribed fire? UF/IFAS fire scientists explains

In honor of Florida’s Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, we talked with UF/IFAS fire scientist Raelene Crandall about some of the critical tools of prescribed fire work: personal protective equipment, or PPE. A former wildlands firefighter, Crandall is now an assistant professor in the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, where she teaches courses on the role of…

January 27, 2023

UF researchers discover missing piece in corn’s evolutionary history

Ancient ears of corn were about two inches long, with only a few tiny kernels and no cob. Domestication transformed them into modern corn, but how that happened is largely a mystery. In a new study, researchers showed that plant hormones called strigolactones helped remodel ancient corn into the large ear we know today. A…

January 26, 2023

Aquaponics: Sustainable Food Production System for Home Gardeners

What is Aquaponics? Aquaponics is a food production system that gets a lot of attention in today’s world. Aquaponics is an exciting way to grow fish and plants at the same time. The fish waste is full of nutrients that feed the plants, and the plants filter the water for the fish. In the aquaculture…

January 26, 2023

The Gift of Giving Blood

You might ask yourself, “why should I give blood?” and “How could a pint of my blood help?” Did you know that: · Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed daily in the U.S. · Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S., and nearly…

January 25, 2023

A Winter Wildlife Garden

What do you see in the photo on the left? A container of useless dead plants A bouquet of pollinator plants in their “winter” form A container showing plants that are a source of nesting and shelter for our over-wintering native pollinators To pollinator gardeners, the correct answers are B and C. From spring through…

January 25, 2023

Cold-Protection pro tips

Tips from the Help Desk… Cold Protection Pro Tips by David Austin Residential Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator Late December and early January brought the Heartland of Florida some unexpected colder-than-usual temperatures. January and February are usually our colder months, so expect a few more rounds to come. Hopefully, your plants survived these…

January 24, 2023

Water Hyacinth: A Past Memory or a Current Problem? (Redux)

Water hyacinth is a free-floating plant that produces a showy and very attractive blue/purple flower. As they bunch together and bloom, it provides a picturesque setting for any water garden. At least, that was the thought when these plants were given away to attendees of the 1884 World’s Fair in New Orleans, Louisiana. Some of…

January 24, 2023

Connections, Stress, and Post-Break Blues

The tumult of the holidays has ended, and the metaphorical dust has settled. Even so, you may feel residual stress hanging over your head. Perhaps your relationships were one of your main sources of stress during the holidays. If you find yourself dreading the next round of winter gatherings with friends or family, read on.…

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