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August 28, 2022

From Soil to Sky: Leaves and Branches

The following series of columns entitled ‘Soil to Sky’ are an examination of five different facets of environment, structure, and life that are instrumental to trees in our forests and landscapes.  Trees are instrumental to our wellbeing, both individually and collectively as a society. Healthy urban forests and natural areas are the responsibility of professional…

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August 27, 2022

Jaboticaba – A Fruit Worth the Wait

  This fruit tree is a superstar in Brazil. In the plant world, there are some superstars.  Sometimes it’s because of their beauty, like roses and orchids.  Sometimes it’s due to their usefulness like corn and bamboo.  Sometimes it’s because they have multiple assets.  Jaboticaba, or Jabuticaba, Plinia cauliflora, or Myrciaria cauliflora is one such plant. I…

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August 26, 2022

Building Good Credit: Truth and Falsehood

The persistent falsehood – leave a small balance on your credit card every billing cycle to build a credit score – has no basis in fact. The truth – if you leave a balance on your credit card – you accrue interest on both existing and new charges. This is an expensive practice and will…

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August 25, 2022

Do you need a Pesticide Applicator’s License for that?

Florida has a booming entomological clade and insects are inevitable nearly everywhere you turn. From protecting our homes, offices, fields and crops, pesticides are often our only line of defense against the damage these pests bring. But did you know that many of these pesticides require a pesticide applicator license to lawfully apply? Pesticide licensing…

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August 24, 2022

Celebrate Kids Eat Right Month with the Lovely Legume

Legumes are the star of this month’s UF/FSHN Taste Something New series! Whether you’re looking to sample a plant-based protein, boost the nutritional profile of your meals, or try a new recipe, we have what you’re looking for right here. Fruits? Got ‘em. Vegetables? Of course. Whole grains? Already on the dinner table. Legumes? ……

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August 24, 2022

Once upon a millipede

The Rusty Millipede, Trigoniulus corallinus We receive many calls from homeowners having issues with worm-like, several inch long critters that turn out to be millipedes. Millipede populations periodically congregate as they migrate to other sites – maybe your lanai or garage. In this millipede story, there is mostly good news to report. Millipedes are not to…

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August 23, 2022

What’s Buzzing Me, Mosquito Be Gone!

From the coast to sandhills, pastures to homestead, dozens of mosquito species are found around Florida homes and neighborhoods. They ease through life in one of four forms – egg, larvae, pupa or adult. As adults, some transmit disease pathogen from infected animals to humans, companion animals, and livestock. Unlocking the life cycle mystery is…

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