There's nothing like growing your own strawberries and picking fresh, sweet fruit right from your backyard or patio garden. Adding strawberry plants to your fall garden is easy if you follow some basic steps, and plants can now be purchased ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes,
Congratulations to Doug and Teresa Moore for their outstanding forest stewardship and being selected as Florida’s Outstanding Tree Farmers of 2018. Located at the headwaters of the St. Mary’s River in Baker County, South Prong Plantation ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Horse Vaccinations There are many vaccinations available for horse owners to better protect their animals from diseases. In the fact-sheet below, a general description and guideline is given for common vaccines, but owners should always consult ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
This class will teach basic gardening techniques for a successful vegetable gardening experience. Topics will also include raised bed gardening, growing organically, and tips for growing your favorite fall veggies. $10 per person; includes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Whether you are new to Florida gardening or not, this class will offer some great resources to help you be successful in your yard. Topics include common mistakes made by gardeners, landscaping tips, and top performing plants recommended for ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Even the most serious gardeners can be driven indoors by the summer heat. But that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your hobby! Join the Baker County Extension Office for an indoor summer gardening seminar that will cover the basics of houseplant ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, HorticultureDeworming Horses Nearly everyone has heard of the growing issue of chemical-resistant internal parasites and how they can potentially impact an animal. In this fact-sheet, the importance of creating a deworming schedule based on fecal egg ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease,
Stokes' aster or Stokesia (Stokesia laevis) is a Florida native that is extremely easy to grow. This evergreen perennial makes a wonderful border plant and you will enjoy the daisy-like flowers that stand above the ground-hugging leaves during ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
When people think about pollination, the honey bee immediately comes to mind. But honey bees are not native to the Americas. There are many other native insects that serve as pollinators for 75% of U.S. flowering plant species. These include ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Load up your wagon for the 10th annual Baker County Spring Garden Festival and enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping from local plant vendors, plus kid’s activities, gardening exhibits, door prizes and more. Visitors can also receive Florida-Friendly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Work & Life