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Exploring Florida’s Native Gems: The Coontie
Julia SirchiaJuly 16th, 2024You may be surprised to hear that the coontie is a native plant with ancient origins. Let’s delve into its origins, growing conditions, and ecological significance. Origins of the Coontie The coontie (Zamia integrifolia), also known as Florida arrowroot, is indigenous to the sandy soils of Central and South Florida. Although the coontie looks like […]
Growing Together Symposium returns for its second annual event
Stella CanfieldJuly 12th, 2024Growing Together! Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium, an event to connect the Central Florida agricultural community to allied agencies, returns for its second annual event. This year hosted in the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center’s auditorium (2725 S. Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703), the symposium will be held Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to […]
Native Plants to Protect the Tampa Bay Watershed
Tia SilvasyJuly 11th, 2024Thanks to a $5,000 bay-mini-grant from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County was able to develop a Bay Friendly Landscaping program. Educational classes were offered to teach residents about protecting the environment by planting low maintenance Florida native plants in their landscape. Since natives are from Florida, they are adapted to our […]
