RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Brown Basilisks in Florida
Critical Issue: Natural Resources and Environment
This publication presents information about the nonnative lizard Basiliscus vittatus (brown basilisk) in Florida. It contains information about brown basilisk identification, natural history, and distribution in Florida. The intended audience includes homeowners and land managers primarily in central and south Florida.
Released On: 08-25-2022
Soil Health and Fertility of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes
Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Maintaining an edible landscape using the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles provides a practical approach to food production for homeowners and landscaping consultants. Integrating practical pest management strategies, addressing nutrient deficiencies, proper pruning techniques, timely harvesting, and mulching are all practices that contribute to a healthy landscape. This new 8-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department provides homeowners with key Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ concepts and tips to enhance the health and fertility of soils while protecting the environment. Healthy soils result in improved production yields, beautiful landscapes, and a more resilient environment. Written by Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Tiare Silvasy, and Esen Momol.
Released On: 08-24-2022
Pruning, Harvesting and Maintenance of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes
Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Maintaining an edible landscape using the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) principles provides a practical approach to food production in the home environment. Integrating pest management strategies, addressing nutrient deficiencies, proper pruning techniques, timely harvesting, and mulching are all practices that contribute to having a healthy edible landscape. The audience for this new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is Floridian homeowners attempting to grow edibles, such as vegetables, fruits and herbs. Written by Rachel Gutner, Tina McIntyre, Tiare Silvasy, Hamutahl Cohen, and Esen Momol.
Released On: 08-24-2022
Calcium Silicate Recommendations for Sugarcane on Florida Mineral Soils
Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
The publication presents recommendations for calcium silicate application for sugarcane grown on Florida mineral soils along with supporting information. Written by J. Mabry McCray, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, August 2022.
Released On: 08-23-2022
Common Media Used in Hydroponics
Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without using soil. In hydroponics, plants can be grown either directly in a nutrient solution (water-culture) or in an inert media (media-culture). In media-culture, the type of media is critical to the success of plant production. Designed for hydroponic beginners, this new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department will cover the basic properties of media and specifically discuss media commonly used in hydroponics. Written by Morgan Pinkerton, Brianna Whitman, Hannah Wooten, and Celina Gomez.
Released On: 08-22-2022
