Armyworms Can Be A Real Problem In Garden
By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Guests which are picky eaters are no fun, especially for a host. No matter what dish is served, there is always something wrong with it. It can… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes
Rains Feed Lush Growth Which Feeds Caterpillars
By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director “The quality of mercy is not strained, it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven,” so wrote the Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare in his classic play the… Read More
Ambrosia Beetles Can Attack Healthy Trees
By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s founding fathers and an all-around intelligent person, observed in Poor Richard’s Almanac “a little leak will sink a great ship”. What he was… Read More
Mosquitofish Are Relentless Hunters Of Mosquito Larvae
By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The consistent and ample rains of late over Florida’s panhandle assure enough moisture is available for home gardens and landscapes as well as agricultural production. It has… Read More
Fairy Rings Appear After Recent Rains
By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Watering the lawn has not been on anyone’s list lately. The ample, if not excessive, rain has placed a temporary hold on this necessary task to maintain home… Read More
Caterpillars Are Out, And Some Can Sting
By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The summer of 2017 is having a good start for Wakulla County’s residents. There has been plenty of rain to support the growth plants and shrubs, but the… Read More
Prickly Pears Are A Late Spring Bloomer, Rain Or Shine
By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director April showers produce May flowers, as the old saying goes. That adage assumes there are April showers, but the liquid from above was scarce for Wakulla County in… Read More
Dandelions Are A Sign Of The Return Of Warm Weather
By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director There was a time before the age of electronic gizmos when children universally awaited the return of warm weather in April. The balmy temperatures lured most youth into… Read More
Muscadine Grape Vines: Difficult To Control In Your Landscape
By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The climb to the top is always a challenge, but it is the goal of many. The route is never a straight line or simple. There are constantly… Read More
Soil Testing For A Successful Spring Garden
By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Residents of Wakulla County are heading out of doors to engage in the wide array of available activities. Sunshine, fresh air and there are very few insects… Read More