Produce Pointers – Melons
The taste and fragrance of a cool, juicy slice of fresh melon in the summer just can’t be beat. Melons have been a favorite fruit for many centuries. They appear in Egyptian tomb paintings dated… Read More
Weekly “What is it?”: Bagworm
A few months back, a reader sent me a photo of an interesting cocoon he noticed on a cypress tree. He was along the Choctawhatchee River in Washington County, which has some beautiful hardwood swamp… Read More
Sea Grant Notes – July 31, 2020
Extension offices across the district are now slowly opening on a limited basis. Some essential programs are being provided with limited attendance and social distancing. It is still best to contact us by phone or… Read More
Weekly “What is it?”: Winged elm
Until Hurricane Ivan, I’d never heard of a winged elm (Ulmus alata). While present in the wild, it is not a super common landscape tree. Plus, with Dutch elm disease still out there, I really… Read More
4-H Chick Chain: Are You Ready for Your Next Challenge?
Each year in Northwest Florida, 4-H hosts a 4-H Chick Chain Project. During this project, youth select their birds, raise their birds, attend educational workshops, and show their birds at a final show. With the… Read More
Lemongrass for Garden Beauty and Kitchen Flavor
Lemongrass is an easy herb to grow in the North Florida Garden. Learn the basics of plant care and ideas for use in the kitchen with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County.
Sea Grant Notes – July 24, 2020
Extension offices across the district are now slowly opening on a limited basis. Some essential programs are being provided with limited attendance and social distancing. It is still best to contact us by phone or… Read More
Weekly “What is it?”: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
As a kid, I always thought “yellow-bellied sapsucker” was an insult purely invented by Yosemite Sam to hurl at his nemesis, Bugs Bunny. As it turns out, the yellow-bellied sapsucker is a real animal, with… Read More
Sea Grant Notes – Jul 17, 2020
Extension offices across the district are now slowly opening on a limited basis. Some essential programs are being provided with limited attendance and social distancing. It is still best to contact us by phone or… Read More
Year of the Turtle – the Gopher Tortoise
This blog will wrap up our series on Florida turtles for the Year of the Turtle (2020) – and we end with a good one – the gopher tortoise. We only have two true terrestrial… Read More