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Delicious Tea

January 10, 2023
Tea has many benefits. Because there are so many types of tea, it is the second most popular drink after water. You can drink it cold or hot, and the health benefits will be the same. There is herbal tea, green tea, black tea, and many others. Let’s talk about the health benefits of tea.…

Motivation to Move More and Sit Less

January 9, 2023
No matter your age our lifestyles have become very sedentary. Yet getting enough physical activity is a critical factor in our health status. Adequate physical activity helps your body function properly, improves sleep habits, and can reduce the risk for many chronic diseases that limit your lifestyle and life expectancy. What limits us from moving…

January First Friday with Florida First Detector

January 9, 2023
Recap of January First Friday with Florida First Detector       Bagrada bug, Bagrada hilaris, Photo: Natasha Wright, Braman Termite & Pest Elimination In January, we talked all about stink bugs and other hemipteran insects. We focused on invasive insects in the subfamily Heteroptera. The subfamily Heteroptera includes not just stink bugs, but also lots of…

Family Day at the Dairy Farm is Back!

January 6, 2023
Family Day at the Dairy Farm is an open house held on February 11, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the UF/IFAS Dairy Farm located in Alachua, Florida. The event has been moved to earlier in the year in hopes of avoiding bad weather. This event offers the community an opportunity to see a…

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Broward County Project Recognitions-La Finca

January 6, 2023
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo What motivates people  to adopt and model sustainable landscape practices in their urban landscapes? Meet Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer Jeannie Schmidle. Jeannie graduated from the UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer program class of 2018. In 2022, the University of…

Video: Freeze Damage to Homeowner Citrus

January 5, 2023
Temperatures in December 2022 were very damaging to many citrus plants in North Florida. It is necessary to give plants plenty of time into spring and summer to see if they will regrow and where that growth will occur. Learn how to care for your citrus that is suffering from cold temperature damage with Beth…

Care of Freeze-Injured Citrus Trees

January 4, 2023
Recent widespread hard freezes more than likely resulted in damage to many of the citrus trees in Northwest Florida. Cold damage will become more evident as we move into the spring and summer of 2023.   It is best to take a “wait and see” approach and delay pruning and fertilization until new growth occurs…

Take a Sip of Comfort – January is National Soup Month

January 4, 2023
January is the perfect time to cuddle under a blanket, put your favorite movie or show on, and enjoy a delicious hearty bowl of soup as the climate gets colder. Soups are one of those foods that are truly versatile, and they are what you make it! They can be broth-based, filled with veggies or…

Research Update: The Movement of Western Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.) Among U.S. States and Territories: History, Benefits, Risks, and Mitigation Strategies

January 3, 2023
Members of the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory led a working group composed of academic and USDA personnel from multiple Universities and Federal agencies, to review the legislation regulating movement of western honey bees (queens, nucs, and packages) among U.S. states and territories. Below is a summary of the research as well as…

Indianpipe – Wild Weeds

January 3, 2023
Common Name: Wild Turkey Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Meleagris gallopavo Occurrence: Year-round Species       A female hen. Note the bumpy caruncles and small dewlap or wattle. Location at J.G. Ranch in Hernando County. Photo: Jim E. Davis   Identification: Easily one of the most recognized native bird in the United States. The wild turkey is a very large bird that has a length…

Indianpipe – Wild Weeds

January 2, 2023
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Indianpipe Monotropa uniflora   Indianpipe, also known as Ghost plant or Death plant, is an herbaceous perennial wildflower that can sometimes be mistaken for a fungi. This plant does not contain chlorophyll and it not photosynthetic, therefore all parts of the plant are white and translucent. Indianpipe…
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