Poisonous plants in your Florida garden: Six deadly species to know
Plants contain a vast array of chemical compounds, some of which can be poisonous to humans, pets and livestock. These…
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Five Facts: Kudzu in Florida
Kudzu is one of the best-known weeds in the U.S. Some consider it the poster child of invasive plants –…
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Celebrating pollinators
The fourth week of June is National Pollinator Week. What exactly is a pollinator? Why are pollinators important? Why should…
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Five Facts: Cat’s-claw vine in Florida
Cat’s-claw vine is a common non-native weed in Florida that usually blooms from March through June. Look for its showy…
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Five invasive plants that might be lurking in your garden
This is National Invasive Species Invasive Awareness Week, a good opportunity for Floridians to familiarize themselves with several widespread invasive…
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Five Facts: Clover in Florida
Fact 1: There are a lot of clovers! The genus Trifolium, commonly known as clover, consists of about 255 species…
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Five Facts: Hearts-a-bustin’ in Florida
Euonymus americanus is called hearts-a-bustin’, bursting-heart or strawberry bush. 1: It’s a Florida native shrub that’s made for the…
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Five Facts: Skunkvine in Florida
Skunkvine, Paederia foetida, is an aggressive, twining vine in the coffee family, or Rubiaceae. Plants produce multiple stems up to 35 feet…
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Five Facts: Wisteria in Florida
Wisteria has become somewhat iconic in lush gardens in the Southeastern United States. In the spring, it’s easy to locate…
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Five Facts about coral ardisia in Florida
Coral ardisia in Florida Scientific name: Ardisia crenata 1: It’s a beautiful troublemaker. Coral ardisia was first offered at a commercial…
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