Field Key to Identification of Scale Insects on Holly (Ilex spp.) by Jamba Gyeltshen, Amanda C. Hodges

“… Over 500 different varieties of hollies (Ilex spp) are grown in the US as hedges, garden borders, and specimen plants. A well managed planting is generally free of pests and diseases but when growing conditions are poor, pest and disease can become a problem (Ingram and Barrick 2003). …”
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Managing Pests of Indoor Plantscapes by Eileen A. Buss, Lance S. Osborne, S. M. Dickerson, James F. Price

“…Price, is part of the Florida Master Gardener Handbook. It describes special aspects of interiorscape pest management. …”
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Les jardins littéraires de Michel Goulet ou Comment un artiste fait asseoir des textes sur des chaises by Marc André Brouillette

“…This article analyzes some public artworks by Quebec sculptor Michel Goulet and examines how these installations, characterized by their integration of literary texts, contain elements and signs inspired by the world of gardens. By using fiction in his works, Goulet establishes a singular dialogue between the outside space and the passer-by who encounters them. …”
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Pineapple Growing in the Florida Home Landscape by Jonathan H. Crane

“…Included in the Master Gardener Handbook. Published by the UF Horticultural Sciences Department, October 2005. …”
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Biology and Management of Florida Betony (Stachys floridana) in Ornamental Plants in Landscape Planting Beds by Thomas Smith, Chris Marble

“… Florida betony (Stachys floridana) is a perennial weed in Florida landscape planting beds, gardens, turfgrass, and agricultural production systems. …”
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Biology and Management of Florida Betony (Stachys floridana) in Ornamental Plants in Landscape Planting Beds by Thomas Smith, Chris Marble

“… Florida betony (Stachys floridana) is a perennial weed in Florida landscape planting beds, gardens, turfgrass, and agricultural production systems. …”
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Biology and Management of Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) in Ornamental Crop Production by Yuvraj Christopher Khamare, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, Shawn Steed

“… Chickweed is a common cool-season annual weed in Florida landscapes, container nurseries, home gardens, and other agricultural production systems. …”
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The Geo-educational and Conservational Challenges Posed by Unconsolidated Deposits: Some Thoughts and Possible Solutions as Applied to Diamicton Deposits from the British Isles by Murphy Phillip

“…Maintaining exposures in such strata is often challenging and their incorporation into the built environment is limited and is biased towards larger particles sizes and more indurated lithologies. The use of gabions is suggested as a possible solution to ensuring such geo-materials can be made available for educational use.…”
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Biology and Management of Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) in Ornamental Crop Production by Yuvraj Christopher Khamare, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, Shawn Steed

“… Chickweed is a common cool-season annual weed in Florida landscapes, container nurseries, home gardens, and other agricultural production systems. …”
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The Recovery of Vegetal Waste in the form of Home-Composting by Anca ȘERBAN, Adrian LEOPA

“…The paper includes the chemical analysis and testing results of the compost obtained with garden vegetable waste (dried leaves, branches, bark, stems, flowers and herbs).…”
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Pineapple Growing in the Florida Home Landscape by Jonathan H. Crane

“…Included in the Master Gardener Handbook. Published by the UF Horticultural Sciences Department, October 2005. …”
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Hydrogeology and Hydrogeochemistry of the Lauria Mountains Northern Sector Groundwater Resources (Basilicata, Italy) by Filomena Canora, Giovanna Rizzo, Simona Panariello, Francesco Sdao

“…In this study, the hydrogeological characterization of the northern sector of the Lauria Mounts carbonate hydrostructure (southern Apennines, Basilicata region) has been carried out and the hydrochemical properties of different collected groundwater samples have been characterized. …”
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Experimental Study on the Shear Strength of Loess Modified by Microbial Precipitation Technology by Bing-Xia Wang, Li-Jun Shi, Jian-Hua Dong, Lu Wang, Wen-Tong Tian

“…It provides a theoretical basis for the improvement of loess soil structure characteristics by microorganism calcium carbonate precipitation technology.…”
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Staphylococcus Derived from Desert and Its Solidified Ability on Aeolian Sandy Soil by Yu Gao, De Yao, Cuiyan Wang, Yanxing Wang, Chi Li

“…Many soil microorganisms in nature induce carbonate precipitation, which is used in soil improvement to reduce the pollution of soil environment by traditional chemical improvement. …”
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Optimal timing for lithium levels [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Kevin J Black

“…Almost all of that data comes from standard 12-h blood draws with plain (immediate-release) lithium carbonate or lithium citrate. So, the real question of interest is, with extended-release lithium formulations, at what time point does one draw the lithium level to compare most accurately with a standard 12-h blood draw with plain lithium carbonate? …”
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Water Treatment for Fish Aquaculture System by Biochar-Supplemented Planting Panel System by Sumrit Mopoung, Vijitr Udeye, Supaluck Viruhpintu, Nonglak Yimtragool, Visarut Unhong

“…Rice husk biochars were prepared by carbonization at 400–600°C. The products were analyzed by FTIR, SEM-EDS, BET, and approximate analysis in order to find final products with the best properties and the lowest carbonization temperature. …”
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The Savvy Survey #6e: Understanding How Question Type Impacts Future Analysis by Colleen E. Gariton, Glenn D. Israel

“…Written by Colleen E. Gariton and Glenn D. Israel, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pd083 …”
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Advertising and Promotions in the US Green Industry by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn, Marco A. Palma, Charles R. Hall

“… US firms that sell nursery and garden products have become more interested in effective advertising and promotion strategies. …”
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The Savvy Survey #6e: Understanding How Question Type Impacts Future Analysis by Colleen E. Gariton, Glenn D. Israel

“…Written by Colleen E. Gariton and Glenn D. Israel, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pd083 …”
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Agave and Yucca: Tough Plants for Tough Times by Gary W. Knox

“…Knox, describes these tough, low-maintenance plants that thrive in the sometimes harsh conditions associated with urban environments — requirements and placement, water and fertilizer, pests, diseases, and cultural problems, container gardening, propagation, historical and modern uses, and agave toxicities. …”
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