Forming new Friendships As we move through life there is always the benefit for meeting new people, learning about different areas, forming new relationships regardless of locale – all opportunities that 4-H youth can experience when socializing with… Read More
Meet our new County Extension Director by Liz Southers Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Pelham, the new director of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Martin County. It was an… Read More
Have you ever thought of growing your own microgreens? If you’re not sure what they are, microgreens are young, tender greens used as entree garnishes or salad ingredients. A variety of crops, including cabbage, beet, kale, mustard, radish,… Read More
Are you concerned about conserving water and protecting our river and estuary? Do you wish there was something you could do as a homeowner to keep our water clean and our estuary healthy? In our watershed, the St…. Read More
RESOLUTION . . . ‘the mental state or quality of being resolved or resolute; firmness of purpose‘. I like that definition! Normally one would think of the common definition ‘to make a firm resolution to [not]… Read More
In celebration of Florida Arbor Day, the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardeners Martin County Program will be offering a tree seedling giveaway on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension Martin County… Read More
Overall health is very important to many parents. Most want what’s best for their child, and it all starts with health! Many schools already have health fairs or wellness nights as part of their outreach to families, but… Read More
Tis the Season for family and holiday traditions. It’s also the time when Santa sends his little helpers out to watch for good little boys and girls. If you are one of the many families that participate in… Read More
What’s that critter? Many homeowners call the Extension service to hopefully get a vexing critter ID via phone with only a description. If it rings a distinct bell, such as “it’s flat little gray bag-like cocoons stuck… Read More
Tips for Mosquito Control After a Hurricane or a Storm – by Janet Bargar, retired Water Quality Agent, revised in 2017 by Christine Kelly-Begazo Mosquitos are notorious for being able to breed in very little water, some even… Read More
