Authors: Brittany Justesen & Jessica Sullivan, UF IFAS Extension – Osceola County Armyworms are highly destructive caterpillars that primarily feed on grasses, making them a significant concern for cattle ranchers. Several species ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
St Lucie County Fertilizer Ban The month of June often brings a lot of rain. Florida’s rainy season starts June 1st and ends September 30th. Water is required for plants to grow healthy, but too much or too little is unsuitable. Too much ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Turf, Water
Hurricane season is officially upon us here in Florida. June 1st – October. There is a lot to do to prepare for the storms that may or may not come. In this post, we are going to talk about using chainsaws post-storm. Post hurricane there ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Warm weather means that turf is currently in active growth. So is the hatching of caterpillars. Armyworms and Sod Webworms. Each of them causes damage to turf and ornamental plants. Armyworms: These worms can be found year-round ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease
April is recognized as Earth Month. With the 22nd being Earth Day. Earth Day started as a one-day event in 1970, with protests about environmental ignorance and demanding new legislation. After this event, major environmental laws were introduced, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Spring is here, an exciting time of year when the clocks go forward, sunshine and higher temperatures are more consistent. But we aren’t the only ones excited about spring. Turf pests tend to emerge when temperatures begin to rise consistently. Today ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Turf
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Florida is known for having a large variety of plants, here anything can thrive. That being said, there are a number of plants that can impact one’s health upon interaction. In this article, we are going to talk about 3 poisonous leaves ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture,
Plant Market 2024! Several events take place in Osceola Heritage Park throughout the year including the free UF/IFAS Extension Services annual Spring 2024 Planet Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, located ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,