‘Big’ Series Begonia: Bigger is Indeed Better
Begonias have long had a reputation of being either boring workhorses in annual planting beds and container gardens, like Wax Begonias, or finicky, greenhouse specialty types unsuitable for most people and landscapes, like Rhizomatous Begonias. However, in 2008,...
Fantastic Fennel
If you are looking for a low maintenance plant that has attractive foliage and flowers and attracts wildlife, consider planting fennel. Fennel was planted in the pollinator garden at the Extension office in Bay County as a butterfly host plant for swallowtail...
Weak Lawns Respond to Warmer Soil & Correct Care
Now that we are moving into warmer soil temperatures, weak areas in lawns will have a better chance of making some recovery. However, this is highly dependent on whether or not correct lawn maintenance practices are followed. These practices include fertilizing,...
Sandhill Milkweed – Attracting Butterflies in the Dunes
Like finding buried treasure on a desert island, walking up on a mound of sandhill milkweed (Asclepias humistrata) may elicit cries of excitement from someone who understands what they’re seeing. And not unlike searching for pirate booty, there’s a bit of danger...
Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE! Program Summary: Managing Pests
Syrphid larva and oleander aphids. Photo credit: Lyle Buss, University of Florida. When we think of pests we tend to focus mainly on insects. Insects make up roughly 80% of animal life, however only about one percent of insects are considered pests. The rest help...
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