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December 19, 2023

Cottonmouths of Our Barrier Islands

I am going to end 2023 with an article on a project I hope to conduct in 2024.  It will focus on insular cottonmouths and will focus on the western panhandle, though those in the eastern panhandle might be interested and could help.  For obvious reasons, conducting this project as a citizen science one is…

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December 18, 2023

Controlling “Florida Snow” in St. Augustinegrass Lawns

“Florida Snow” The weed now commonly called “Florida snow” is Richardia grandiflora, a creeping perennial that reproduces by seeds and stem fragments. There are three other Richardias, or pusleys, found in Florida, none of which are native to the state. “Florida Snow” becomes most evident in the fall and winter when flowering reaches its peak. Florida Snow typical of some…

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December 18, 2023

Bougainvillea are daytime beacons of color

Bougainvillea Trained Up A PergolaWhat is catching my eye in our landscapes these days?  Bright and beautiful bougainvillea, of course!  Bougainvillea are blooming profusely right now and will continue on through the winter for eight weeks or more.  Perfect as a flowering vine, the bougainvillea is also adaptable as a hedge, in hanging baskets, an…

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December 15, 2023

The Connection Between Nutrition and Immunity

How the Right Foods Can Boost Your Immune System During Flu Season We all know that eating healthy is good for us. But did you know that certain foods can help keep us from getting sick, especially during flu season? In this blog, we’ll dive into the connection between what we eat and how well…

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December 15, 2023

Soil and Its Hidden Treasures

Soil! Does it sound fascinating to you? Maybe it should. We take our soil for granted. We even call it “dirt”. But soil is actually pretty magical. It is full of wonderful living microorganisms. They are microscopic, so we can’t see them, but they are there.  A teaspoon of good soil can hold up to one…

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December 14, 2023

Seed Saving from the Garden: part 1 of 2

For thousands of years, in an unbroken chain, seeds have been saved from each harvest to be sown the next season. Seed saving provides many benefits to the seed saver. The costs of seeds has notably risen in the past several years, but more importantly the reliable availability of seeds has come into question. Taking…

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December 14, 2023

Pretty petunias for winter color

While some flowers may be considered old-fashioned, they are still around for a reason – they look good!  And as new generations are introduced to old favorites – many of which have new looks – the adoption and appreciation continues.  Take petunias for example.  As our weather cools off, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ approved petunias are ideal…

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December 12, 2023

Festive Feasting with a Healthy Twist

The end of the year is almost here and we all know that means holidays and celebrations are in full swing. The best part of any celebration (besides friends and family, of course)? All of the delicious food! While the food we consume around this time of year is no doubt delicious, it also tends…

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December 12, 2023

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: The Eastern Gray Squirrel

[CREDIT: unsplash.com, Jp Valery]This November, we celebrated Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. All around us, niche stories of connection, triumph, cooperation, and coexistence are tucked away amongst stands of slash pine, thickets of saw palmetto, and swampy wetlands. When we tune into these stories of gratitude, we develop an appreciation for…

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