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Preparing Palms for Hurricane Season in Central Florida

Julia SirchiaAugust 13th, 2024We are officially in hurricane season! On top of the hurricane preparations we have all become accustomed to, there are some common landscaping mistakes that contribute to damage during a storm. Let’s talk about what to do and not to do when prepping your palms for the season. Understanding Palms Palms are naturally prepared for […]

2024 Growing Together Symposium Connects Agricultural Community with Experts, Resources

Stella CanfieldAugust 8th, 2024The Growing Together Symposium made a memorable return on Aug. 1 for its second annual event, bringing together over 45 Central Florida farmers, growers and industry professionals at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC). The event was created to connect agricultural community members with vital resources to support and enhance their operations. “The […]

What is a nativar and why use them in the landscape?

Tia SilvasyAugust 4th, 2024What is a nativar? A nativar is a cultivated variety of a native plant. Nativars have the same drought-tolerance and local adaptations as straight natives, but may also have improved form or other traits desirable for urban landscapes. A drawback of using natives is that they may not provide as much food for wildlife. Still, […]

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