UF/IFAS Extension
Broward County
Broward County Extension Service is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), and Broward County government, to provide non-biased, research-based information to Broward citizens.
Contact
broward@ifas.ufl.edu
(954) 756-8519
3245 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
Heat, Hydration, and Dehydration: Tips to drink more water
This is the 3rd blog in this series.
Over the past 20 years, I have heard many program participants and clientele state that they don’t like to drink water, or they never drink water
07/19/2022
Over Pruning and Under Fertilizing Palms: A Double-edged Sword
Are your palms yellow or undersized and lacking vigor? If so, chances are they are being over pruned and/or under fertilized. Palms make photosynthate (their food) from their green foliage-(fronds)
11/23/2022
This Thanksgiving, Thank a Farmer
This Thanksgiving Day, families and friends across the country will gather to show gratitude for our good fortune by sitting down together over a meal. Not just any meal, but a proper feast, with multiple courses, side dishes, appetizers and desserts
11/17/2022
Nature’s Best Hope
Nature's Best Hope, A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard
As the year draws to a close, and we start thinking about the holidays and gift giving, consider this book, by Douglas W. Tallamy
11/23/2022
Queen and Washingtonia Palms are Under Attack
The culprit is a fungus known as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp
11/22/2022
Celebrate National Pumpkin Day
It’s National Pumpkin Day! This is the time of year to celebrate everything pumpkin and recognize this squash for its history and traditions. If pumpkins are part of your holiday celebrations, enjoy them in all forms, colors, uses, and flavors!
Pumpkins come in many different sizes
10/26/2022
How to Harvest a Jackfruit
Harvesting a Jackfruit is like giving birth!
For those of us who love fruit trees in our landscapes, probably nothing is more exciting than harvesting a Jackfruit. They are the most unusual looking trees you have ever seen
10/12/2022
