Extension Council Meeting

The Extension Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 5:30 pm, will be held by Zoom meeting. Please email shendrix@ufl.edu for a link to the meeting, along with the meeting agenda and backup documents.
by Esther Mudge
Posted: October 27, 2020
The Extension Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 5:30 pm, will be held by Zoom meeting. Please email shendrix@ufl.edu for a link to the meeting, along with the meeting agenda and backup documents.
by Beth Bolles
Posted: March 6, 2020
Get a jump on growing Florida’s favorite fruit at the Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers will offer information and demonstrations… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: basil, edibles, Escambia County, fruit, gardening, herbs, Master Gardeners, Pensacola, pepper, pesto, plant sale, tomato, tomatoes, vegetables
by Beth Bolles
Posted: August 12, 2019
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… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Escambia County, gifts, holiday color, houseplants, Master Gardeners, plants, poinsettia, volunteers
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… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: July 2, 2018
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… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Escambia County, garden, insects, plants, pollinators, program
by Beth Bolles
Posted: November 17, 2017
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… Read More
Posted: October 17, 2017
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… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: climate, Escambia County, Estuaries, trees, wetlands
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… Read More
Category: Community Volunteers, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources
Tags: Escambia County, Extension, gardening, Master Gardeners, University of Florida, volunteer
by Beth Bolles
Posted: August 8, 2017
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… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Escambia County, lawns, moths, pests, sod webworm, St. Augustine, St. Augustinegrass, turf, zoysia, zoysiagrass
by Beth Bolles
Posted: June 27, 2017
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,… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: basil, Escambia County, gardens edibles, herbs, North Florida, pollinators
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