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March 11, 2024

Mining Bees of Late Winter

The mining bees or adrenids are often seen in areas of landscapes that have little ground vegetation and loose soil.  They are also commonly seen in North Florida turf areas while grass is still dormant. After mating, the female bee will excavate a very small tunnel in the ground that has several small cells…

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March 8, 2024

Leap into Learning: Flea Beetles

The enlarged femora of an alligatorweed flea beetle (Agasicles hygrophila) (Credit: Rodrigo Diaz, University of Florida, Bugwood.org)The daytime call of birdsong heralds our gentle transition into the spring season. Light rainstorms ensure that our soils are saturated and that our plants are nourished. The sun’s rays work in tandem to encourage the emergence of fresh, lush,…

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March 7, 2024

No Mow March | Duval County Bees Thank You!

© Tonya Ashworth, Extension Agent, Duval CountyConsider No Mow March Spring will be upon us before you know it, and with it will come of flurry of growth and activity in our gardens.  Our native bees who are responsible for a large portion of pollination duties will emerge and start looking for flowers to…

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March 7, 2024

Why are plants important to aquatic ecosystems?

Duck potato (Sagittaria lancifolia) is one of Florida’s many native aquatic plants. As Floridians, we love our freshwater resources. Did you know Florida has over 1 million acres of freshwater? That’s about the size of Rhode Island! Many of our fondest memories are of boating, fishing, or water skiing in freshwater systems across the state. Other…

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March 6, 2024

Learn to worm compost

Composting with worms – also known as “vermicomposting” – is the process of using worms to produce rich compost from kitchen wastes. One pound of worms can turn 65 pounds of garbage into garden compost in 100 days. It is the way to go if you live in an apartment or if you generate mostly…

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March 6, 2024

Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida

For a deep dive into Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida, watch our YouTube of the webinar recording. If you are getting started with growing your own vegetables in Florida, choose a site that is full sun with access to water. Gardens can be grown in a variety of types of garden beds including in-ground, raised…

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March 5, 2024

Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine’s Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let’s dive into the art of preserving these delicate berries, exploring freezing techniques that can be enjoyed long after…

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