Radishes make an easy-to-grow addition to the vegetable garden and are a great plant to grow with kids because in only 3-4 weeks that seed will have grown into a ready-to-eat radish. In Florida, radishes can be planted from September to March. ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Indoor farming has never been easier! Join UF/IFAS Extension for a class on Microgreens, January 26th from 10am – 11am at the Baker County Extension Office (Ag Center) located at 1025 W. Macclenny Avenue in Macclenny. Microgreens ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
When the weather turns cold in winter, many of us begin moving our potted plants to warmer locations which typically include inside the house. But adverse conditions inside a home can make caring for houseplants challenging, even without the ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Baker County 4-H and the Baker County Sheriff’s Office are offering an 8 week Special Interest (SPIN) 4-H club for ages 12+. One of the great things about 4-H is how youth get the opportunity to learn about other careers first hand. This ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, EventsAs temperatures begin to cool down across Northeast Florida, it's time to start thinking about winter weed control in your hay fields and forage areas. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Firespike (Odontonema strictum) is an herbaceous perennial with large showy spikes of bright red tubular flowers that bloom during autumn. These flowers attract many species of butterflies as well as hummingbirds. Firespike is one of ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
A Florida native sunflower that grows in low wet areas throughout the state, but also performs well in landscapes is the Swamp Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius). It is also sometimes called Narrow-leaf Sunflower, which describes it’s long, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
It's almost the holiday season, and many folks will be cooking a holiday turkey. It is important to keep certain issues in mind as you choose your turkey and begin the preparations for cooking. Choosing Your Holiday Turkey Although turkey ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety
Safe cooking is important year-round. However, with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays just around the corner, many families will be cooking large feasts for celebration. It is important to remember that all meats have a certain temperature ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety
The purpose of the Holiday Bake-Off is to encourage adults and youth to work together on a project. This is not a traditional 4-H contest where a 4-H member must do all the work themselves. Mixes, precooked, and non-cooked items may be ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth