UF/IFAS Extension
St Lucie County
The Cooperative Extension Service is nationwide and was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the county governments throughout the nation.
Contact
lachancec@ufl.edu
(772) 462-1660
8400 Picos Road, Ste 101
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Are Figs Pollinated by Wasp?
Before we can talk about how wasps help figs pollinate, we need to know more about the different kinds of figs. There are no visible flowers on fig trees
01/31/2023
Aquaponics: Sustainable Food Production System for Home Gardeners
What is Aquaponics?
Aquaponics is a food production system that gets a lot of attention in today's world. Aquaponics is an exciting way to grow fish and plants at the same time
01/24/2023
This Arbor Day, Plant an Investment in a Greener Future
January 20 is Arbor Day in Florida, and this Friday, Extension offices throughout the state will be hosting tree planting workshops and tree giveaways. Florida gets a jump on national arbor day, which isn’t until April, because this is the time of year when young trees are easiest to transplant in our warmer climate
01/18/2023
Turkey Vultures on the Treasure Coast
Vultures as nature's scavengers.
Turkey vultures are commonly seen throughout the Florida Treasure Coast communities of Martin, St
01/13/2023
Tips to protect citrus trees from cold weather
Citrus can be grown in USDA zones 8-11. It means that citrus grows best in subtropical climates, which Florida already has
01/13/2023
Black-bellied whistling ducks at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is located in the rural western St
01/06/2023
Spotlight on Florida Master Naturalist Craig Weyandt, Superintendent-The Moorings at Hawks Nest Golf Course
The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida’s natural world among Florida’s citizens and visitors. We’re highlighting graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) as part of a
10/07/2022