
Video: Trees and Property Lines
Hurricane Season starts June 1 so we are are revisiting a video that discusses tree issues and property lines. There are often questions about who is responsible when storm-damaged trees end up on a neighbor's property. UF IFAS Escambia County Extension discusses a...

May is the Sweetest Month
Written by: De'Anthony Price, Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension - Jefferson County Florida is the perfect place to grow sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas). Sweet potatoes are considered a long-season crop, and Florida’s long, hot...

Biostimulants: An Innovative Approach to Improve Yield, Fruit Quality and Soil Health in Fruit Trees Particularly Citrus
Written by: Muhammad Adnan Shahid and Shahid Iqbal. UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy FL Biostimulants are a type of substance or microorganism applied to plants to improve their nutrient efficiency and...

The Art of Mowing
Written by: Khadejah Scott, Horticulture, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension - Wakulla County A well-manicured lawn not only enhances the beauty of your property but also provides a welcoming outdoor space. In North Florida, where...

Video: Smilax Vines
Smilax is a common vine that can pop up in unwanted spots in landscapes. Learn about how this plant grows and management techniques with UF IFAS Escambia County Extension. https://youtu.be/63qr101HgU4

Daylilies: Spring Flower Beauties
One of the more popular flowering perennials grown in the landscapes of Florida and throughout the Southeast is the daylily. This blooming perennial traveled with many of the early settlers. They brought this plant for several reasons beyond the enjoyment...

Chiggers: Avoid the Bites of These Tiny Parasites
How many blissful summer days have been disrupted in Florida by biting or stinging insects? More than a few. Mosquitoes, fire ants, yellow flies, dog flies, no-see-ums, yellowjackets, and more all live in our area and are either gleefully happy to violently defend...

Spring Into Action – Pollinators
How often do we stop to think of the importance of pollinators to food security? Pollination is often described as the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a flowering plant. These transfers are made possible due to pollinator visits in exchange...

Turfgrass to Seagrass: Become a Scallop Sitter!
There are many interesting and important ways to volunteer for Extension, such as being a Master Gardener for horticulture, a 4-H volunteer for youth development and even being a Scallop Sitter for natural resources! We need your help! Become a Scallop Sitter! The...

Blackberries in the Home Landscape
The Blackberry When you think of fruit production in Florida, blackberries (Rubus spp.) will not quickly jump to mind. Many people envision viny plants infiltrating your gardens and attacking you with their tiny spines. These are dewberries and are not known for large...