Agave americana 'Marginata' Variegated Century Plant by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…It describes the plant’s distinctive appearance with twisted green leaves and bright yellow margins, and its hardy nature, tolerating heat, drought, and salty conditions. The document also covers planting guidelines, including its preferred USDA hardiness zones, soil tolerances, and spacing requirements. …”
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Ilex Vomitoria 'Schilling's Dwarf' Schilling's Dwarf Holly by Edward Gilman

“…It details the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, leaf arrangement, and growth rate. The document also highlights its adaptability to various soil types, high drought tolerance, and moderate salt tolerance, making it suitable for seaside plantings. …”
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Cattle Grub Management by Phillip E. Kaufman, Emma N. I. Weeks

“…Immature warble flies, or cattle grubs, infest and harm livestock throughout the world. Warble flies also are known as “heel flies” because they cause cattle to kick at themselves, and “gad flies” because they cause cattle to “gad about” in an attempt to evade the flies. …”
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Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn by AJ Lindsey, Marco Schiavon, Bryan Unruh, Laurie E. Trenholm

“…Not only do lawns increase the value of a property, but they also reduce soil erosion, filter stormwater runoff, cool the air, and reduce glare and noise. …”
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Healthy Eating: Nutrition and Diabetes by Linda B. Bobroff, Jennifer Hillan, Emily Minton

“… A healthy diet, along with exercise and medication, can help control diabetes and reduce the risk of complications. A healthy lifestyle also helps reduce the chances of developing diabetes for those who are at high risk. …”
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Sustainable Community Development Step 4: Develop Sustainability Indicators to Measure Progress by Mickie E. Swisher, Sandra Rezola, James Sterns

“… This document discusses the importance of developing sustainability indicators used to measure progress in a sustainable community. The document also includes characteristics of effective indicators and tips about how to develop indicators. …”
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Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training by Frederick M. Fishel

“…In Florida, UF/IFAS Extension primarily conducts pesticide training, but other associations, industry, non-profit organizations, private companies, and federal and state government agencies also provide and assist with training. This 3-page fact sheet was written by F. …”
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Michelia doltsopa x figo 'Allspice' Allspice Banana Shrub by Edward Gilman

“…It outlines the plant’s physical characteristics, including its height, spread, leaf arrangement, and flower color. The document also covers the shrub’s preferred growing conditions, such as soil type, light requirements, and drought tolerance. …”
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Television and Babies’ Sleep by Kristen McDanel, Suzanna Smith

“…At times it may be fun to watch your baby or toddler bounce or dance along with the characters on the screen. Many busy caregivers also use these shows to give themselves a little time for a needed break or to prepare a meal or tidy up. …”
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The Importance of Soil Health for Residential Landscapes by Sally Scalera, A. J. Reisinger, Mary Lusk

“… This 6-page publication’s purpose is to educate master gardeners and homeowners about the principles of soil health as well as practices that harm or nurture soil health at the residential scale. It also includes a description of the soil food web and the microorganisms that comprise it. …”
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Phytophthora Management in Citrus Nurseries by Megan M. Dewdney, Jamie D. Burrow

“…A great on-hand resource, this fact sheet covers sanitation practices, tools, and potting media for citrus nurseries. It also illustrates correct and incorrect practices and provides information about disinfectants and chemicals to use. …”
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System wychowawczy Antoniego Makarenki jako podstawa do reorganizacji opieki nad dzieckiem osieroconym w świetle peerelowskiego czasopiśmiennictwa pedagogicznego by Andrzej Kołakowski

“…A valuable source of information on the subject are pedagogical periodicals, which enable us to reconstruct the degree to which Makarenko’s views were implemented and determine which of his ways and methods of upbringing caught on in Polish orphanages. The author also raises the question of how the collective upbringing system could be an inspiration for educators today. …”
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Die koinoniale konstruksie van 'n toerustingsprogram vir narratiewe pastorale sorg by JP Roux, DJ Kotzé

“…The training narrative includes examples of training by means of multiple reflexive conversations concerning supervision and evaluation are also reflected upon. Being developed from this position the "program" is continuously under construction and should be viewed as a program constructed in time and context. …”
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Botrytis Fruit Rot or Gray Mold of Strawberry by J. C. Mertely, M. S. Oliveira, Natalia A Peres

“… Botrytis fruit rot (BFR), also known as gray mold, is caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea and is one of the most important diseases of strawberry in Florida and worldwide. …”
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Understanding Science: How to Fill the Communication Gap by Joy N. Rumble

“…This 4-page fact sheet looks at the characteristics of scientists, the media, and the public to help explain how the gap in science communication has occurred while also providing strategies for closing that gap in the future. …”
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THE EFFECT OF CONCEPT ORIENTED READING INSTRUCTION (CORI) STRATEGY TOWARD STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION by Umi Kalsum, BAMBANG SUWARNO, I Wayan Dharmayana

“…In addition, the students also had positive attitudes toward the use of CORI strategy. …”
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Red-spotted purple Limenitis (=Basilarchia) arthemis astyanax (Fabricius)(Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Limenitidinae) by Donald W. Hall, Jerry F. Butler

“…It describes this beautiful forest butterfly that is also commonly seen in wooded suburban areas — its distribution, description, life cycle and biology, and hosts. …”
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Functional equivalence and the new Dutch translation project by K. F. de Blois, T. Mewe

“…The model, outlined in the article, also served as a handle to avoid ambiguity and inconsistency in the way principles were interpreted and/or implemented, and created a framework for responding to needs expressed by the target audience. …”
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Soybean Looper Chrysodeixis includens (Walker) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by Ethan T. Carter, Jennifer Lynn Gillett-Kaufman

“…Includes: Introduction - Distribution - Description and Life Cycle - Hosts - Damage and Economic Importance - Management - Selected References Also published on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/field/soybean_looper.htm Original publication date November 2017. …”
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Oysters for the Future: Oystering Rules, The Whys and Wherefores by Erik Lovestrand

“… The eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) provides many important functions in coastal environments, from serving a crucial role in the estuary’s food web to improving water quality for beachgoers and wildlife. Oysters are also a popular food choice for people. At times the commercial industry landings value has topped $8 million annually in Florida. …”
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