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Florida Land Steward Update, November 21, 2023

Chris DemersNovember 21st, 2023HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On behalf of Florida Land Steward and Florida Tree Farm Program partners, we THANK YOU for all that you do for the stewardship of forests and natural resources in Florida. Your efforts provide innumerable benefits to the landscapes, wildlife, people, and the economy of this region. We wish you and yours a very […]

Proper Planting: Trees and Shrubs

Anne YasalonisNovember 16th, 2023Trees and shrubs can be purchased in many sizes, most are no smaller than a one gallon size, and many go up to 7 gallon (or larger). Because of both size at planting and maturity, cost of plants, and large root spread, planning for proper placement before planning is important. 1. Always call before you […]

Weekly “What is it?”: Yaupon holly

carriestevensonNovember 8th, 2023For most of the year, yaupon (pronounced “yo-pon”) holly is the nondescript evergreen backdrop to forested areas throughout the Panhandle. But in the fall, these plants are bursting with brilliant red berries. There are 9 holly species native to our area, all with evergreen, mostly oval shaped leaves. Of these, yaupon is among those with […]