Category: Home Landscapes

Posted: July 29, 2015

Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Growing up in a rural area like Wakulla gives kids the opportunity to explore nature and learn its many benefits. Wild grapes may be one of the sweetest… Read More

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Muscadine Grapes

by Les Harrison

Posted: July 29, 2015

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Marigolds

Posted: June 29, 2015

Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director The afternoon thunderstorms are a pleasant break from the blazing temperatures assailing Wakulla County this summer. One plant that doesn’t mind excessive heat and sunshine is the marigold. The… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes

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Marigolds

by Les Harrison

Posted: June 29, 2015

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Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Summer landscape projects can strain human endurance and personal financial stability. There are many competing options during this growing season, but keeping the home landscape colorful,… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes

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What’s in the Garden Now — Snap Peas!

Posted: May 22, 2015

By Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director and Clara Foran, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Family and Consumer Sciences Temporary Program Aide. The cool evenings and days in the upper 80’s and 90’s are bring an… Read More

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Master Gardener Plant Sale Tomorrow!

Posted: April 24, 2015

Saturday, April 25th, from 9am-1pm, the Master Gardeners will be at Hudson Park selling plants and answering gardening questions. This week, we have been featuring some of the plants offered at the sale. Today’s final… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension

Update 2: Master Gardener Plant Sale

Posted: April 22, 2015

Saturday, April 25th, from 9am-1pm, the Master Gardeners will be at Hudson Park selling plants and answering gardening questions. This week, we will be featuring some of the plants offered at the sale. Today’s featured… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension

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Update: Master Gardener Plant Sale!

Posted: April 20, 2015

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension

Tags: blooms, bushes, Community, Environment, Florida, flowers, fun, Garden, gardening, General Information, grow, growing, Horticulture, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Wakulla, ornamentals, plant sale, shrubs, trees, wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

What’s In the Garden Now — Radishes

Posted: April 17, 2015

By Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director and Shelley Swenson, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent As the old saying goes, April showers will bring May flowers, but there is much more… Read More