Building a Dry Garden Bed
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Michele Hackmeyer In a previous blog, I described plants to consider using in a dry garden bed. Now I will describe what it takes to create the bed. Doing something… Read More
Registration Now Open for $380 Million Hurricane Michael
For Immediate Release: August 21, 2020 Contact: Office of Communications, (850) 617-7737 Twitter: @FDACS & @NikkiFriedFL Registration Now Open for $380 Million Hurricane Michael Timber and Irrigation Recovery Block Grant Programs Tallahassee, Fla. –… Read More
Fresh from Florida Coastal Recipe of the Month
FLORIDA COASTAL SEAFOOD FAVORITES Florida Crispy Alligator Ribs with BBQ Sauce Nothing says DELICIOUS like Fresh from Florida! INGREDIENTS 2 pounds Florida alligator ribs, separated into individual… Read More
Garden idea for full sun, dry area
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Michele Hackmeyer Do you have a hot, dry, full sun area that you would like to make into some kind of interesting garden bed? First let me be clear when… Read More
Gingers
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green For a lovely tropical appearance in some of your shady spots, try ornamental gingers. In North Florida gingers are tender perennials that will go dormant in the winter after… Read More
4-H Virtual Open House September 8 and 10, 2020 at 7 pm
For families and 4-H, August means back-to-school time. The new 4-H program year begins on September 1. A Virtual Beginning in September Throughout Florida, Extension faculty have been working with program volunteers to develop plans… Read More
Steam Canning Safety Tips
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences Over the last several months, as you’ve learned to adjust to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have become more interested in… Read More
Cooler Corn: Is It Safe?
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences A friend of mine recently shared with me a few recipes for what is known as “cooler corn.” As the name implies, it’s a… Read More
Teach Me in 3: A Civic Engagement Virtual Video Challenge
August is Primary Election month across the state of Florida. In Wakulla County, a number of elections will be decided during the August voting period. These offices will not appear on the November ballot. Historically,… Read More
July is UV Safety Month
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences An abundance of sunshine is one of the many reasons why so many people love Florida. In fact, it is why we are known… Read More