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July 7, 2023

Tall Elephantsfoot – Wild Weeds

Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Tall Elephantsfoot Elephantopus elatus Look for tall elephantsfoot in Florida flatwoods, sandhills, upland mixed woodlands, ruderal areas, and wet prairies. The small flowers can be purple, pinkish, or even shades of white. Blooms appear in summer and persist through fall, attracting a variety of pollinators. Although elephantsfoot…

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July 7, 2023

Benefits of Regular Pest Control

Pests are not only annoying, but they can also pose serious health and safety risks for you and your family. That’s why it’s important to have regular pest control services from a reliable and professional company like Extra Mile Pest Control. In this post, we’ll share some of the benefits of regular pest control and…

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July 6, 2023

Frogfruit as a Turf Companion

 Homeowners may consider growing Frogfruit as a companion plant in turf areas. Learn the qualities of this groundcover with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. by Beth BollesSource: UF/IFAS Pest Alert Note: All images and contents are the property of UF/IFAS.    

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July 6, 2023

Pesticide Fires: Water to the Rescue?

As summer is in full swing, and with the cornucopia of fireworks and bad decisions that lay ahead for some, fires may be top of mind. We all know firework safety: 1. bucket of water 2. flip flops (no bare fee), 3. reckless disregard for personal well being. Sound familiar? The one safety piece in that list…

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July 5, 2023

Extension: Independence through Lifelong Learning

July 4th is when we celebrate our nation’s independence. There is also a spirit of personal independence that can be found in every American—the freedom to do-it-yourself, learn new things, and follow your dreams. At UF/IFAS Extension, we’ve been serving that spirit of independence for over 109 years. The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 created a nationwide…

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July 3, 2023

Weekly “What is it?”: Ferns

    A healthy stand of ferns near Blackwater Bay. Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson, UF IFAS Extension Ferns have grown quietly in the shadows for a very, very long time. These brilliant green plants have been part of the landscape since the Paleozoic Era—before dinosaurs walked the Earth. In fact, ferns were one of the first species to recover…

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July 3, 2023

Water Talk: Plants For Your PondMuch Ado About Mangoes: How UF/IFAS collaboration with National Mango Board is facilitating research for industry success.Water Talk: Plants For Your Pond

A stone fruit grown from the tropical tree Mangifera Indica, mangoes are known for their delicious taste and nutritious value, both of which have contributed to their growing rise in popularity among U.S. Consumers.   Economic Research Service, & US Department of Agriculture. (November 7, 2022). Per capita consumption of fresh mangoes in the United States from…

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June 30, 2023

Water Talk: Plants For Your Pond

Adding plants in and around a community stormwater pond is a great way to boost the ecosystem services provided by your water feature. Emergent plants in a pond’s littoral zone (the shallow shelf-like area between a pond’s bank and deep water) help improve water quality by aiding the pond’s ability to remove nutrients from incoming…

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June 29, 2023

Why Do My Mango Trees Not Produce Many Fruits Each Year?

Driving around the Treasure Coast, you should realize that there is an abundance of Mangoes. As an Extension agent with UF/IFAS Extension in St Lucie County, I have been asked questions such as: why my mango trees do not produce many fruits each year? Mango trees need to recuperate after each fruit-bearing season, therefore adequate…

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