As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
When you hear the word “pollinator”, what is the first insect that comes to mind? If I had to guess, you would probably say honey bee. European honey bees play an important role in agriculture as pollinators and honey producers, but there ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
by Julie McConnell | Jan 14, 2021 We are back with new topics and guest speakers for 2021! All sessions are Thursdays at noon CDT or 1:00 p.m. EDT. There are two ways to join the Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE! webinars: 1. Facebook ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
Originally published in Panama City News Herald, Extension Connection November 2020 by Julie McConnell Like many people I enjoy decorating my home for the holidays and, although I’m a diehard “plant person”, poinsettias did not always ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
Ever had that one gardening or landscaping question you wished you could get a definitive answer to? The Gardening in the Panhandle Team, made up of UF/IFAS Extension Horticulture Agents, is coming to you to answer those questions. We’ve ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. The personal health and safety of everyone in ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, WORK & LIFE
Originally published in the Lynn Haven Ledger By Julie McConnell We are still a few weeks away from the official start of summer, but the recent hot dry weather pattern has been hard on landscapes. Sun exposure in yards has increased for ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Originally printed in the News Herald by L Scott Jackson, Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Extension Bay County When is too much salt an issue in our yards and landscapes? Hurricanes can create some confounding and unusual circumstances for homeowners ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Water
In case you missed a class videos are below! Trees https://www.facebook.com/CommodoreProductions/videos/952059805003194/ Shrubs and Screening https://www.facebook.com/CommodoreProductions/videos/412397666254372/ Groundcovers, Perennials, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Originally published in the News Herald, February 2019 L Scott Jackson and Julie McConnell Large holes, swampy ruts, and bare ground have become common in Hurricane Michael impacted areas. It is apparent that we need cost-effective, short-term ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES