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February 21, 2023

No Mow March Events from UF/IFAS Extension in NW FL

Need an excuse to not mow your lawn in March? UF/IFAS Extension agents in the Florida Panhandle are asking residents to skip their soon-to-be-weekly outdoor chore until the calendar flips to April. The idea for “No Mow March” is borrowed from “No Mow May,” a concept begun in the United Kingdom that has now spread…

February 21, 2023

Reducing Health Advisories in Our Coastal Waters; Part 2 Septic Conversion

In Part 1 of Reducing Health Advisories, we discussed how owners of septic systems could develop a management plan to reduce such health advisories. In Part 2 we look at another option for septic system owners – converting to the local sewer system. You might begin by asking – “why would I want to…

February 20, 2023

Weekly “What is it?”: Bycatch Reduction Devices

Weekly “What is it?”: Bycatch Reduction Devices The US Department of Commerce’s official “dolphin safe” logo, used on tuna cans to indicate verified safe fishing practices. Courtesy of NOAAIf you’ve ever spent any time fishing, you know it’s rare to catch exactly what you want on the first bite. Even more so, when large nets…

February 20, 2023

Weeping Bottlebrush Poses Invasiveness Risk in Florida

Bottlebrush: Florida Friendly or Foe? Bottlebrush is a common plant in the landscapes of Florida; you may know it for its showy red blooms that, resembling bottlebrushes, coined the tree’s name. Although it thrives in both south and central Florida, bottlebrush is native to Australia, which is also home of the extremely invasive Australian Pine…

February 16, 2023

Tips from the Help Desk… What’s Killing my Palm

Tips from the Help Desk… What’s killing my palm? by David Austin Residential Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator Palm trees are forever a symbol of Florida. Nothing says tropical quite like a palm tree. As sure as I’d want to own an apple tree in Maine, a palm tree must have the same draw…

February 16, 2023

Master Gardener Volunteers are planning their annual clearance plant sale

By Master Gardener Volunteer/Guest Blogger, Mary Frances Meier Pentas make a hardy perennial for Florida’s summer heat. The red ones are a favorite of butterfly and hummingbird gardeners. Photo by David Austin The Highlands County Master Gardener Volunteers will offer a spring plant sale on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00…

February 15, 2023

Physical Activity and Children’s Brain Health

Many of us know that being physically active is good for our physical health, but did you know that physical activity is also beneficial for brain health? Physical activity is especially important for the brain health of children, as they are in the lifecycle phase of constant learning, growth, and development! The term physical activity…

February 15, 2023

Sustainable Development Goals And One Health: SDG 11

Welcome back, readers! This is a special blog post. This edition is written by Connor Cronin, our new intern at the One Health Center. She is very excited to share her thoughts with you about Sustainable Development Goal 11 and One Health. As many of you already know, SDG 11 is focused on making cities…

February 14, 2023

Harvest now, plant in the fall – backyard cauliflower

Backyard Cauliflower – ready to use!The cauliflower has a long history of cultivation in the Old World but is now a worldwide favorite amongst Cole crops. All Cole crops – cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards and kale – originated from one plant – Brassica oleracea and are easy to grow. Have you tried growing…

February 14, 2023

Video: Palm Care After the Freeze

Palms in North Florida suffered serious damage as a result of freezing weather in December 2022. As spring approaches, we will be looking to see if the palms will recover. Learn what to do now and what to expect from your palms with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. by Beth BollesSource: UF/IFAS Pest Alert…

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