While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in January. In 2025 that date is Friday, January 1. This early date is perfect for ...
These papaya trees are part of a research plot at UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead. (Photo UF/IFAS Tyler Jones) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – With the right care, papaya trees thrive ...
A 60-mile stretch of forest in Florida's Big Bend is one of the most botanically diverse areas in the United States. The region's high tree diversity is attributed to fertile soil, ample water, and ...