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Tina McIntyre

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Tina McIntyre

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Specialized Agent

regional specialized agent and Extension agent II, M.S., Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, Sanford, FL

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thumbnail for publication: Protecting Natural Areas During Development: Four Spatial Considerations to Maximize their Benefits

Protecting Natural Areas During Development: Four Spatial Considerations to Maximize their Benefits

Basil V. Iannone III, Tina McIntyre, Alexander J. Reisinger, Eban Z. Bean, Abbey Tyrna, and Brooke L. Moffis

Designers, builders, and managers of sustainable urban areas must consider location and proximity of conserved land, built infrastructure, and designed urban ecosystems such as stormwater ponds and ornamental gardens. This publication introduces four key spatial considerations and discusses their implications for conservation of native plants and animals and the biodiversity and ecological benefits provided by urban landscapes. Planners, builders, and managers must recognize and conserve spatial differences in habitat types and understand how the size, shape, and location of conserved lands and urban ecosystems affect plant and animal welfare and movement. The publication  lists multiple free tools for visualizing and measuring spatial aspects and stresses that conserved areas and designed ecosystems must be properly managed to reap benefits from good spatial planning. People can use the information to improve the design, construction and management of sustainable urban areas.

thumbnail for publication: Soil Health and Fertility of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes

Soil Health and Fertility of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes

Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Tiare Saracino, Esen A. Momol, andEsen Momol
other_contacts: Claire Lewis

Maintaining an edible landscape using the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles provides a practical approach to food production for homeowners and landscaping consultants. Integrating practical pest management strategies, addressing nutrient deficiencies, proper pruning techniques, timely harvesting, and mulching are all practices that contribute to a healthy landscape. This publication provides homeowners with key Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ concepts and tips to enhance the health and fertility of soils while protecting the environment. Healthy soils result in improved production yields, beautiful landscapes, and a more resilient environment.

thumbnail for publication: Mulching Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit Trees in the Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape

Mulching Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit Trees in the Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape

Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Tiare Saracino, Jacqlyn Rivas, Jacqlyn Rivas, Esen A. Momol, andEsen Momol

Mulching is the practice of spreading material around the base of a plant to protect the plant, conserving moisture or suppressing weeds. This is a guide for homeowners and professionals to reference best practices on mulching and discusses mulch sources, application techniques, and management practices. It will clarify the mulch needs of fruit trees, shrubs, herbs, and vegetables to promote plant health.

thumbnail for publication: Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles

Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles

Tiare Saracino, Lynn Barber, Claire Lewis, Tina McIntyre, Tom Wichman, Gail Hansen, Jennifer W. Marvin, Terra Freeman, Joseph Sewards, Joseph Sewards, Wendy Wilber, Jacqlyn Rivas, Jacqlyn Rivas, Esen A. Momol, andEsen Momol

Maintaining edible landscapes in a way that protects the environment is an important concern for protecting Florida’s water quality. The objective of this new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is to introduce the framework of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles and apply the principles to guide decisions about Best Management Practices (BMPs) for care of edible landscapes.

thumbnail for publication: Quantifying Impacts of Fertilizer Workshops on Nitrogen Leaching and Subsequent Economic Impacts: A Case Study

Quantifying Impacts of Fertilizer Workshops on Nitrogen Leaching and Subsequent Economic Impacts: A Case Study

Alexander J. Reisinger andTina McIntyre

The goal of this new 8-page document is to demonstrate a scientifically based approach to estimating the water quality and subsequent economic benefits of UF/IFAS Extension programming related to nutrient management in residential landscapes. It also provides a sample impact statement that could be used by UF/IFAS Extension Agents as they compile the effectiveness of their program(s). Written by Alexander J. Reisinger and Tina McIntyre and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.

thumbnail for publication: Concepts for Sustainable Landscape Mosaics

Concepts for Sustainable Landscape Mosaics

Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, andSandra B. Wilson

This new 9-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is for Florida homeowners, residential and commercial property managers, and landscape architects interested in creating aesthetically pleasing landscapes and to help individuals choose the right plant for the right place. Written by Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, and Sandra Wilson.

thumbnail for publication: Guidelines for Hiring a Florida-Friendly Landscape Professional

Guidelines for Hiring a Florida-Friendly Landscape Professional

Esen A. Momol, Esen Momol, Claire Lewis, Tom Wichman, Elisha A. Cash, Jennifer W. Marvin, Michelle Atkinson, Julie McConnell, Tina McIntyre, Chris Marble, J. Bryan Unruh, Lynn Barber, Stacie Greco, Ben Bolusky, Merry Mott, Diedre Irwin, Betsy McGill, Cheryl Harris, Emily Brown, Michael Scheinkman, andAmanda Peck

Many residents evaluate their landscape professionals on price alone; however, quality landscaping is an investment in your property. Knowing what to look for in a landscape professional will help you get the most for your investment, ensure your yard reaches its greatest potential and protect Florida’s water and other natural resources. This new 7-page document, published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, is intended to provide guidance to residents and entities such as HOA community associations when hiring a landscape professional.

thumbnail for publication: Efficient Irrigation for Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes

Efficient Irrigation for Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes

Jacqlyn Rivas, Jacqlyn Rivas, Tiare Saracino, Luke B. Harlow, Lynn Barber, Jennifer W. Marvin, Esen A. Momol, Esen Momol, Tina McIntyre, andTerra Freeman

This publication is written for Florida gardeners, homesteaders and other horticulturalists interested in planting and establishing edible landscapes and improving those landscapes by conserving water. This publication will provide guidance for choosing the ideal irrigation system for edible cropping systems as well as general tips for conserving water in edible landscapes.

thumbnail for publication: Recycling Organic Materials to Improve Your Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape

Recycling Organic Materials to Improve Your Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape

Terra Freeman, Tiare Saracino, Lynn Barber, Tom Wichman, Claire Lewis, Jacqlyn Rivas, Esen A. Momol, Jacqlyn Rivas, Tina McIntyre, Jennifer W. Marvin, andEsen Momol

This publication is intended to educate homeowners on environmentally friendly ways to enhance soil fertility for vegetables, herbs, and fruits in the home landscape. It discusses strategies for recycling nutrients in place or via composting systems to create productive edible landscapes with less waste. Adopting these methods into your landscape maintenance routine will build organic matter and add nutrients to the soil naturally.

thumbnail for publication: A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Approach to Pest Management in Your Edible Landscape

A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Approach to Pest Management in Your Edible Landscape

Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Hamutahl Cohen, Hamutahl Cohen, Tiare Saracino, Esen A. Momol, andEsen Momol

This new 8-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department defines different types of pests that a home gardener might encounter and encourages diversifying landscapes as a solution to pest problems. It focuses on what is called “the triangle” of IPM, a guide to managing pests using multiple methods, and provides examples of Integrated Pest Management tools that can be applied in the home context to address these pests. Several links to resources relevant to edible Florida-Friendly landscapes are included.

thumbnail for publication: Rethinking Wildlife in Your Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape

Rethinking Wildlife in Your Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape

Hamutahl Cohen, Tina McIntyre, Hamutahl Cohen, Rachel Gutner, Tiare Saracino, Esen A. Momol, andEsen Momol
other_contacts: Claire Lewis

Considering wildlife in your edible landscape can be a complex challenge. Although wild animals can cause crop damage, this may not be a conflict that has to be addressed. This publication provides a useful decision tree that helps users make choices regarding the species in their managed area. Our goal is to help the gardener become more accepting of wildlife among edible crops and coexist in a shared environment.

thumbnail for publication: Pruning, Harvesting and Maintenance of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes

Pruning, Harvesting and Maintenance of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes

Rachel Gutner, Tina McIntyre, Tiare Saracino, Hamutahl Cohen, Hamutahl Cohen, Esen A. Momol, andEsen Momol
other_contacts: Claire Lewis

Maintaining an edible landscape using the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) principles provides a practical approach to food production in the home environment. Integrating pest management strategies, addressing nutrient deficiencies, proper pruning techniques, timely harvesting, and mulching are all practices that contribute to having a healthy edible landscape. The audience for this publication is Floridian homeowners attempting to grow edibles, such as vegetables, fruits and herbs.