LawnStarter reports on 12 native Florida plants that thrive in heat, storms, and salt air, promoting low maintenance and ecological benefits for gardens.

As of September 16, 2026, Florida has reported more than 332 cases of dengue. Among these, 185 were travel-related, while 147 were locally acquired. The year 2026 marks an unprecedented surge in ...

With the exception of iguanas and bufo toads, which the FWC says we have permission to kill humanely, professional gardeners and wild animal specialists say we mostly should forego pesticides and ...

When it comes to mosquito-borne disease, the bite is where everything begins. Viruses such as dengue, West Nile, and ...

The maple in the backyard of the house I grew up in is now gigantic, with power lines snaking through it. My parents bought that house in Montréal in the mid-'60s. When I was about 6, my parents and ...

I am thrilled to announce that the N.C. Cooperative Extension-Lee County Center now houses a research-grade weather station ...

From buried treasure to a "hot shot" hauling business on the road, advisors share the client retirement plans they never saw ...

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (WPEC) – More than a dozen Flock cameras were installed without permits in one Florida county, and nobody is claiming them. St. Lucie County commissioners recently voted to ...

Growing your own fruits and vegetables changes how you shop, making you far more willing to pay extra for locally grown ...

When you learn exactly what goes into making a product, it helps you appreciate it more, right? Turns out, backyard gardening influences how much more you're willing to pay for locally grown produce.

Explore Flamingo Road Nursery in Davie, Florida, where 10 acres of tropical plants, a cozy cafe, garden gifts, and seasonal ...

For many Central Florida families, camping does not have to begin with a remote forest or a long road trip. A backyard trial run, followed by a weekend campsite not too far from Orlando, is often a ...