When you hear the word “Fall”….What is the first color that comes to mind? What food? “Orange and pumpkins?” “Red and apples? Think of all fruits and vegetables orange and red – apples, carrots, tomatoes,… Read More
Hornworms are immature moths that can be devastating pests, especially on crops in the Solanaceae family such as peppers and tomatoes. These moths are in the Sphingidae family. The tobacco and tomato hornworms are especially… Read More
Interested in joining a 4-H club or project? Enroll Now! This year, St. Johns County 4-H has a total of fifteen clubs and projects available to St. Johns County youth. These projects range in subject… Read More
That’s a wrap! June marks the end of the St. Johns County 4-H Embryology Program for the Spring 2021 Semester. Starting in January, St. Johns County schools were given supplies and materials to conduct the… Read More
Time to Celebrate! As we move towards Memorial Day weekend, many of us may have plans to spend it outdoors grilling, enjoying the beach or lake, picnicking with friends, and remembering those special people in our lives who have passed… Read More
In the Past Year Last year, the state 4-H office cancelled in-person programming from March 2020 through August 1, 2020. Subsequently, we created the summer video series while the state offered virtual day camps. When… Read More
Incorporating nature or “greenspace” into your daily routine can improve your overall quality of life. Greenspace is a catch-all term to describe natural or maintained environmental areas such as gardens, urban parks, nature preserves, or… Read More
Foraging from our native Florida landscape can be a fun and creative way to create unique holiday decorations and gifts. Holly berries make colorful additions to winter wreaths, garland, centerpieces and swags. When gathering, look… Read More
Hackberry, or Celtis occidentalis, is a native, deciduous tree naturally found in moist bottomlands, but is highly adaptable to a variety of conditions, from moist and fertile to hot and dry soils. Hackberry is adaptable… Read More
Carolina Willow, Salix caroliniana, is prolific in moist areas such as streams, swamps, marshes, retention ponds and other wetland areas of northeast Florida, and could make an excellent addition to a moist, sunny area of… Read More
