Poinsettias are a favorite holiday plant. Plan now to add beautiful color to your home, business, or as a gift to family and friends this December. Make your poinsettia purchase from the Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers through… Read More
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
Join UF IFAS Extension Escambia County for a session on identifying pollinators and their benefits for your yard and garden. Topics will include: · What is a pollinator? · Plants that attract native bees, wasps and other pollinators…. Read More
Join UF IFAS Extension Escambia County Master Gardeners for a demonstration on starting edibles and flowers from seeds. Learn appropriate soil mixes and seed starting techniques to encourage success in germination rates. The program will be on Friday,… Read More
Discovering something new is possibly the most exciting thing a field biologist can do. As students, budding biologists imagine coming across something no one else has ever noticed before, maybe even getting the opportunity to name a new… Read More
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
Homeowners with St. Augustinegrass and Zoysiagrass are starting to see tiny tan moths erratically flying over the lawn. These moths will rest in turf and other groundcovers and fly up when disturbed. They are not strong flyers so… Read More
Basil is a favorite plant in the summer herb garden and an absolute must for those who enjoy fresh leaves for a sandwich or delicious homemade pesto. While we grow basil as a food enhancer, an added benefit… Read More
UF IFAS Escambia County Extension will be teaching a series of gardening courses for the Fall season. These talks are part of the community programs presented by Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church. The topics presented by Extension faculty… Read More
On Thursday August 21, 2014, twelve Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jefferson County Opera House, in Monticello. This is the fourth year these… Read More
