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Secrets of the Saw Palmetto: Florida’s Understory Icon

Lara MilliganMay 13th, 2024Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is an iconic plant of Florida, often dominating the understory of pine flatwoods habitats. Not only is saw palmetto endemic to Florida and the southeastern U.S., but it has also been referred to as a keystone species! A plant as a keystone species? YES! Keystone Species – a species on which […]

Pollinator & Native Plants at Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale

llw5479May 10th, 2024The UF/IFAS Okaloosa County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their 2024 Spring Plant Sale 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the temporary UF/IFAS Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton Beach. The address is 1976 Lewis Turner Boulevard. There are two entrances to the OTC. Use the […]

Restoring Balance: Replacing Mother of Millions with Gallberry

Kalan TaylorMay 7th, 2024In the intricate tapestry of ecosystems, the introduction of non-native species can often have devastating consequences. One such example is the invasive plant species known as Mother of Millions (Kalanchoe x houghtonii). Originally from Madagascar, this succulent has spread rapidly in various regions, outcompeting native flora and disrupting the delicate balance of ecosystems. However, there […]

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