What to do in August in your North Florida Garden

We are all eager to get back into our gardens, but right now can seem like the less fun part of Florida vegetable gardens. Weeds, pests, and heat have taken over. So what can we… Read More
by Erin Harlow
Posted: August 25, 2020
We are all eager to get back into our gardens, but right now can seem like the less fun part of Florida vegetable gardens. Weeds, pests, and heat have taken over. So what can we… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: garden, organic, seeds, soil, sustainable food, vegetable gardening, vegetables
Posted: June 18, 2020
Its about being all around healthy I know you’ve learned about exercising your body and I’m certain you’ve thought about how that translates to the garden. Now, what about your mind? Yes, your mind needs… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Uncategorized, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, 4-H youth development, experience, gardening, mindful, mindfulness, senses, stress reduction, victory2020 garden, Youth
by Erin Harlow
Posted: May 28, 2020
Its blueberry picking season and that means you may be out harvesting berries. But when you get home you begin thinking about blueberries in your own yard. Not only do these plants provide yummy berries,… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: blueberries, edible landscapes
Posted: May 15, 2020
A lot of people tend to wonder that if the rest of the world is shut down while COVID-19 is coming through our areas, what is it that Extension is doing? We are educators and… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Uncategorized, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: available classes, available programming, consultations, Covid-19, Covid19, outreach, reporting, social media
Posted: May 15, 2020
Most Extension Professionals across the nation have been using Zoom for years now. But even we had to learn new things during this pandemic. There are a few basics that you need to know when… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Uncategorized, Water, Welcome, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Covid19, How to, meetings, virtual meetings, zoom
by Erin Harlow
Posted: May 7, 2020
Harvesting Your Potatoes The very best part of planting potatoes is harvesting them. Its like your personal egg hunt. This season I have battled with Armyworms, Grubs and Stinkbugs on my potato plants so I… Read More
by Erin Harlow
Posted: April 17, 2020
Everyone loves to see their garden growing, but it is disheartening when something else starts eating the garden before the gardener. Even if it is early in your growing season, it is important to spend… Read More
by Erin Harlow
Posted: February 24, 2020
If you live in North-Central Florida, then late January through mid February is the time to plant your potatoes. Here are some tips to help you be successful whether you are planting in the ground,… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Uncategorized
Tags: gardening, growing vegetables, potatoes
by Erin Harlow
Posted: February 19, 2020
The UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County Master Gardener Volunteer program works with the horticulture extension agent to educate the citizens within our county about research-based practices to use in their gardens and landscapes. Educational projects include… Read More
by Erin Harlow
Posted: November 1, 2019
As the weather cools off and people get back in their yards and gardens the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) becomes enemy number one. The non-native, red imported fire ant (RIFA) can have large… Read More
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