Category: HOME LANDSCAPES

2025 Peanut Butter Challenge Wrap-Up


November 13, 2025

The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge in Jackson County has a new record! Businesses, county employees, residents, and students collected a record amount of peanut butter to help local neighbors in need. This year, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 2025, Jackson County, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Uf/ifas Extension

Deck the Halls: Repurposing Yard-Waste for Holiday Decor


November 13, 2025

With the holiday season fast approaching, many folks are reaching for store-bought decorations. But what if your yard could supply some of the festiveness this season? You can turn your landscape trimmings into creative DIY ideas, turning what ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Christmas, Evergreen, Ffl, Florida Friendly Landscaping Principles, Holidays, Yard Waste

National Learn-About Composting Day!


May 29, 2024

Today is National Learn-About Composting Day! According to the USDA, food waste in the United States is estimated to be 30-40 percent of the country's food supply. This adds up to approximately 133 billion pounds of food waste per year. In our ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Compost, Composting, Fertilizer, Florida, Food Waste, Garden, Jackson County, Jackson County Extension

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