Maria Quirico
Maria Quirico is the University of Florida, IFAS Monroe County Extension Environmental Horticulture Agent. In this role, she actively promotes the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and offers the community essential education, guidance, and resources concerning horticultural and environmental topics.
HERE’S HOW TO CARE FOR KEY LIMES IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
With its tart and fragrant flavor, the Key lime is more than just a tropical treat; it's a historical and agricultural treasure of the...
THESE LANDSCAPING PRACTICES AIM TO PRESERVE FLORIDA’S PRECIOUS WATER RESOURCES
The Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) training aims to preserve Florida's water resources by educating on methods to reduce pollutants such as hydrocarbons,...
SEARCHING FOR SOIL: OVERCOME SALINITY & SCARCITY WITH THESE GARDENING TIPS
Soil, the bedrock of terrestrial life, is a dynamic blend of minerals, organic matter and living organisms shaped by millennia of geological and ecological...
THIS UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PROGRAM OFFERS INSIGHTS INTO SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING
In an age of environmental awareness, the Florida-friendly landscaping (FFL) program offers practical insights into sustainable landscaping practices.
Led by the University of Florida's Institute...
A LOOK AT THE NATIVE EVERGREENS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
As the holiday season unfolds in the Florida Keys, a unique blend of festive cheer paints the streets and homes of our coastal paradise.
While...
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“Wow, that’s a painting? It looks so real.”
The art...
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SIPS, SNACKS & SOCIAL TIES: FLORIDA KEYS WINE & FOOD SOCIETY UNCORKS A TASTE OF THE ISLANDS
When Ron and Denise Guntert began spending more time...
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TAKE A NEW LOOK AT THE KEY WEST LIONS CLUB
You know the old Lions Club building on the...
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NEW VR EXPERIENCE AT I.CARE LETS ANYONE EXPLORE CORAL REEFS
Just a few miles offshore, the coral reefs of...
