UF/IFAS Extension
Miami-Dade County
The UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County is the liaison between research conducted by scientists at the University of Florida and other universities and our local community.
Contact
dade@ifas.ufl.edu
(305) 248-3311
18710 SW 288th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Hurricane Irma and Tree Canopy Loss, how did this happen?
When hurricane Irma hit South Florida on September 10, we did not know what to expect. After the devastation, many of us suffered loss of power, damage to buildings, and lots of tree damage
02/21/2018
Hurricane Dorian & Plant Nursery Checklist
According to National Weather Service, Hurricane Dorian is forecast to be a major hurricane as it approaches the Florida peninsula
Landfall remains likely along East Central and/or Southeast Florida coast
Forecast movement has slowed, with an increasing likelihood of a prolonged period of hazardous weather conditions that could last for a couple of days
The risk of devastating hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surge and.
08/30/2019
What's Going on Near You
Hurricanes and nursery crops
There is a relation between hurricanes, nursery crops and economy in south Florida. Miami-Dade County is the number #1 producer in ornamental plants that you may see in every office, house or landscape in the US
09/06/2017
Camellias Offer Fall/Winter Color
Ask Master Gardener JoAnn Green
After enjoying the lovely colors of wildflowers and leaves changing in September and October, there are few plants in my landscape that offer a punch of color in late fall like camellias. I planted a large bed of sasanqua camellias for my husband whose birthday is in November in hopes that we could celebrate him with flowers each year
11/01/2019
Ready Player One – How do you Escape?
Author: Kimber Sarver, 4-H Extension Agent
Without giving away the plot, Ready Player Oneis about escaping into a virtual world called The Oasis. This virtual world is limited only by your imagination
04/12/2018
Meet our Spring Volunteer: Manuel Ponce
Manuel, is a shy but diligent young person, who approached me to work as a volunteer within the UF/IFAS Extension Program I conduct in Miami-Dade County for commercial ornamental clientele. I still remember one of his emails quoting: I am available any hour from any day Ms
04/11/2018
Sleepy Life ≠ Healthy Life
By: Kimber Sarver. 4-H Extension Agent
If you are reading this right now it’s either because you want to know how to get more sleep or you want to help someone you know get more sleep
01/25/2018
