People often give and receive decorative plants during the holiday season. Many of these plants can last long past the holidays, but only if you care for them properly. Use the following tips to keep Christmas cactus, poinsettia, amaryllis, kalanchoe, and cyclamen healthy and vibrant long after the holidays are over. Light & Water Conditions… Read More »
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians begin to decorate their homes and businesses for the holidays, the Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, offers five tips to help Floridians reduce fire hazards. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, Americans will purchase approximately 30 million natural Christmas trees… Read More »
(NAPSI)—There’s more to decking the halls with just the right Christmas tree than many people realize. Here are seven hints that can help: Select Your Location Before you head to the lot or store to pick out this year’s tree, you must be certain of where you want to place the tree and the space… Read More »
Test Your Knowledge on Poinsettia Plant Fun Facts Provided by UF/IFAS Which of the statements below are true or false about poinsettia plants? 1. National Poinsettia Day is December 12th. 2. Florida has a native poinsettia plant, Euphorbia heterophylla. 3. The Poinsettia plant is poisonous if ingested. 4. The Aztecs used the poinsettia leaves to dye fabric… Read More »
Mistletoe’s distinctive green leaves, stems, and white berries—each with a sticky seed inside—are easily recognizable. As a small seedling, it roots into the bark and wood of a tree and makes a connection with the growing ring of the host. Although mistletoe makes its own food, it steals water and nutrients from its host tree.… Read More »
Information provided by IFAS Solutions. While other states are experiencing nearly freezing temperatures in November, Florida provides cool, dry weather that is great for many plants. You can take advantage of Florida’s weather by following these planting suggestions based on the Florida climate zones. North Florida Bedding Plants: Try cool-season varieties such as pansy, viola,… Read More »
Saltbush (Baccharis halimifolia) Posted by sgrenrock Known for its unusual hairy flowers, saltbush (Baccharis halimifolia) is the November plant of the month. Photo credit: THPStock/Thinkstock
Released by the Florida Consumer e-Newsletter … Health literacy is the ability to access, understand, and advocate for health information and services to maintain or enhance you own health and the health of others. Another aspect of health literacy is staying abreast of the types of health-related scams and frauds that are currently targeting consumers.… Read More »
No one should face breast cancer alone. Thank you for helping us share hope with the thousands of women we serve each year. Lida’s Survivor Story Our Marketing Coordinator, Katie, shares how her great-grandmother’s breast cancer survival brings meaning to her work at NBCF. Read Now Easing the Worry Laura’s family history has always worried her;… Read More »
Early detection means finding cancer before it spreads to other parts of the body. Although breast cancer cannot be completely prevented, early detection provides the greatest possibility of successful treatment. By following these three steps, you will help increase your chance of detecting cancer early. BREAST SELF-AWARENESS Breast self-awareness can help you become familiar with how your breasts normally… Read More »
Information released by the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence … For immediate assistance, please call the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119 or TDD (800) 621-4202 WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE It is a pattern of controlling behaviors – violence or threats of violence – that one person uses to establish power over an intimate… Read More »
While September marks the beginning of fall, the summer’s blistering temperatures may not drop for some time. To see what you should plant this month, use these recommendations based on Florida’s climate regions. North Florida Bedding Plants: Gardeners in north Florida can freshen up and add color to their summer beds with ageratum, celosia, zinnia,… Read More »
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Courtesy of UF/IFAS August What to Plant Annuals/Bedding plants: The hottest days of summer limit planting now to heat-tolerant vinca, gaillardia, bulbine, and coleus. SeeAnnuals: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_annual_landscape_plants Vinca – UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones Bulbs: Aztec lily, butterfly lily, walking iris, and spider lily can be planted any time of the year, even late summer. See Bulbs for Florida: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_bulbous_flowers Herbs:… Read More »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) wants to remind the public that August is Tree Check Month. This is the best time to spot the round, drill-like holes made by the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), a highly destructive, invasive pest that destroys trees. It has not yet been confirmed… Read More »