Growing Microgreens

Growing microgreens at home is both easy and rewarding. Learn the basic steps in this video from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County.
by Beth Bolles
Posted: March 26, 2019
Growing microgreens at home is both easy and rewarding. Learn the basic steps in this video from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County.
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: edibles, gardening, home gardening, microgreens, salads
by Beth Bolles
Posted: October 23, 2018
As Hurricane Michael was barreling through the Panhandle region, wasp populations were at their highest of the year. Winds and flooding destroyed many of the nests of paper wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets and now wasps may be… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Flooding, Hurricane, stinging insects, storms, wasps
by Beth Bolles
Posted: September 5, 2018
The Escambia County Master Gardener Program has formed the Escambia County Master Gardener Endowment Fund, in conjunction with the University of Florida Foundation. The University of Florida Foundation, a nonprofit organization, will be managing the funds for the… Read More
Posted: November 6, 2017
Fall is the time of year many of us spend countless hours raking leaves and pine straw, piling them up, watching kids jump into the piles (then re-raking!), and bagging them up for disposal. However, what you may… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: October 23, 2017
Trees are a landscape asset for many homeowners. When a new tree is installed in our landscapes, we can’t wait for it to mature to provide shade or landscape interest. The heartbreak for many homeowners comes when this… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, installation, Panhandle Gardening, planting, tree planting, trees
Posted: September 8, 2017
Well, it is the peak of hurricane season (June 1-November 30), and this one is proving to be no joke. After having all summer to heat up, Gulf and Atlantic water temperatures peak in late August-mid September, feeding… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: September 8, 2017
Trees are a valuable resource. They add beauty to our community, serve as food and shelter for animals, filter the air, and cool urban environments. Trees can also be a liability when poorly maintained, damaged, or diseased. There are… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: arborists, Best Management Practices, General Gardening, Green Industry, hurricanes, Panhandle Gardening, pruning, trees
Posted: August 11, 2017
Ethnobotany lies at the intersection of culture, medicine, and mythology. The “witch doctors” and voodoo practitioners, the followers of the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, and the wise elders of ancient Chinese civilizations are all ethnobotanists. So, too, are… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: August 8, 2017
We are now accepting applications for the 2018 Master Gardener Volunteer Training program. If you are interested in learning about gardening and serving the community, please request an application packet by calling 475-5230 or emailing bbolles@ufl.edu
Category: Community Volunteers, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources
Tags: Escambia County, Extension, gardening, Master Gardeners, University of Florida, volunteer
by Beth Bolles
Posted: July 13, 2017
Interested in improving your garden beds with locally produced compost. Join UF IFAS Extension Escambia County and ECUA for a compost giveaway on Friday, August 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 (or until compost is gone). Participants will attend… Read More
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