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On this episode of Fresh Take we welcome Dr. Taylor Clem, the Alachua County Environmental and Community Horticulture Agent. 

Tune in to learn how you can attract hummingbirds to your garden! 

Dr. Clem will help our listeners

• identify the ruby throated hummingbird, 
• give landscaping tips on how to attract the beautiful bird,
• and inform you of the benefits these pollinators provide to our ecosystem and to our own well being!

Dr. Taylor Clem from UF IFAS Alachua county extension services joins us to talk about the Florida Yard and Neighborhood program. Tune in to find out about the 9 principles of Florida Friendly Yards, and other best practices you can implement at home! How to introduce this practices to your HOA ... and more! 

Taylor Clem-

Alachua County - Northeast 

Specialty: Environmental Horticulture

2800 NE 39th Ave

Gainesville, FL 32609-2658

[email protected]

Tel: (352) 955-2402 Fax: (352) 334-0122

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