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May 26, 2023

A Sea of Grass; Part 7 The Crustaceans

In terms of diversity and abundance, the Phylum Arthropoda is the most successful in the Animal Kingdom.  Between them all, there are over one million species.  They can be found in all habitats, from the deepest part of the ocean to the highest places in the mountains, from the polar region to the most extreme…

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May 25, 2023

Graze the Yard Lecture

A surprising number of plants can be used in our landscapes that are edible. In addition to the many traditional fruit and vegetable plants, there are other plants that are not as often considered, including some ornamentals and even “weeds” that have edible qualities. In addition, many vegetables and herbs, which are normally grown only in…

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May 25, 2023

The Evening Bats of the Florida Panhandle

My wife and I like to sit on our back porch and watch the sunset each day.  We do not make all of them, but we try to make as many as we can.  We often see small bats darting in all directions feeding on bugs.  Recently we were enjoying a particularly great sunset.  The…

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May 25, 2023

Radiant Rudbeckias

Black-eyed Susans. A. Marek, UF/IFAS If you’re looking for a bright pop of yellow color in your flower garden, look no further than the lovely Rudbeckia. There are actually 9 species of Rudbeckia native to Florida (Atlas of Florida Plants), but the most famous of them are the Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta). This stunning wildflower can…

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May 24, 2023

What You Can Do to Help Enhance Seagrass

Most of us in the Florida panhandle realize how important seagrasses are to the ecology of our estuaries.  Not only do they provide habitat for commercially important finfish and shellfish, but they also help trap sediments, remove nitrogen from the system, and slow coastal erosion.  But seagrasses throughout Florida have suffered over the last 50-60…

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May 24, 2023

The Time for Mixed Mowable Species has Come

In Part 5 of this series, we looked at a group of invertebrates that few people see, and no one is looking for – worms.  But in this article, we will be looking at a group that seagrass explorers see frequently and some, like the bay scallop, we are actually looking for – these are…

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May 23, 2023

The Time for Mixed Mowable Species has Come

A lawn by any other name… The “lawn” is a cult phenomenon in the United States.   Somewhere along the line, we associated a monoculture of a single grass species with the ultimate achievement in landscaping.  Unfortunately, this mindset has become entrenched in the collective psyche.  Even when it has become impractical and unsustainable, many refuse…

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May 23, 2023

PSA: Well water routine maintenance

Developed by UF/IFAS Extension regional specialized water resources agents Yilin Zhuang and Andrea Albertin If you obtain drinking water from your own well, you alone are responsible for assuring that it is safe. For this reason, routine testing for a few of the most common contaminants is highly recommended. Even if you currently have a…

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May 22, 2023

How Spending More Time Outside Can Benefit Your Health

In recent years, many of us have been spending more time indoors and less time outdoors. With busy schedules, it can be difficult to prioritize spending time outside and in nature. But, did you know that spending more time outside can actually benefit your health and improve your quality of life? Today we are going…

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