UF IFAS Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteers

UF IFAS Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteers All Florida Master Gardeners are volunteers, trained and certified by the UF Institute of Agricultur

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08/14/2026
08/14/2026

Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 Folks with lawns and gardens in the Panhandle must contend with all sorts of pests. Fungus, bacteria, and insects plague our properties constantly, disrupting plant growth, marring aesthetics, and ruining ripening fruit. But, as annoyi...

08/10/2026

Interested in beekeeping? You could contribute to Florida’s agriculture by fostering these essential insects that pollinate food crops and other plants. You must register your bee colony with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Doing so will ensure a safer and healthier hive and prevent the spread of disease.

For information about beekeeping laws and regulations, take a look at this UF/IFAS video https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2026/06/19/beekeeping-in-florida-beekeeping-laws-and-regulations-informative-video/.

08/10/2026

The southeastern blueberry bee is this week’s featured pollinator! This solitary bee was originally thought to exclusively pollinate blueberry flowers, but is now known to have a much broader diet. Despite its common name, it is not limited to just the Southeast.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 21-22! Prepare yourself by reading more on the census website https://gsepc.org/.

This UF/IFAS publication offers more information about the southeastern blueberry bee: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/gardening-with-wildlife/three-native-bees/

Photo by Rachel Mallinger, UF/IFAS

08/03/2026

Happy National Coloring Book Day! 🖍️

Looking for a creative way to celebrate? Check out our bookstore and get your hands on an educational coloring book! Whether you're a student, educator, or simply love to color, these books are a fun way to learn and relax.

Shop now and start coloring! Click here to learn more: tr.ee/Ysg6YBnnn0

08/03/2026

This month we are celebrating pollinators on social media with a pollinator palooza! Enjoy various posts centered on these spectacular creatures. Then you can participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census from August 21-22 and contribute to important conservation research. For more information about the census, check out this UF/IFAS blog post: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hillsboroughco/2026/06/16/every-count-counts-why-local-pollinator-observations-matter/

Each Monday this month we will feature a different pollinator species. This week’s is the gulf fritillary butterfly, a brightly colored insect that can be found throughout the year in Florida. They lay their eggs on different species of passionflower and sip nectar from many types of wildflowers. For more information, check out this UF/IFAS publication https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN804.

07/08/2026

Poison Ivy is fairly common in Florida and can cause ... itchy skin rashes.

For identification tips, visit: edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP220

07/08/2026

The has been detected in Texas and New Mexico. While no cases have been reported in Florida, raising awareness and promoting early detection are critical for livestock producers, veterinarians, wildlife managers and others who work with animals.

Join our upcoming webinar to learn about:
• New World screwworm biology
• Signs and symptoms of infestation
• Current state and federal response efforts
• Early detection and treatment strategies

Zoom link 🔗 bit.ly/3QZwFcE
Passcode: 094731

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