To claim a permanent place in my perennial bed, I ask only three things of a plant: be self-sufficient after becoming established, don’t be invasive in natural areas or overly aggressive in the garden, and look pretty for at least most of ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Folks with lawns and gardens in the Panhandle must contend with all sorts of pests. Fungus, bacteria, and insects plague our properties constantly, disrupting plant growth, marring aesthetics, and ruining ripening fruit. But, as annoying ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, UF/IFAS Extension Washington County will host Managing Unwanted Plants in Rights of Way and Aquatic Sites. The class has been approved for a total of 4 FL Pesticide Applicator CEUs. The CEUs may be used for license ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Attention all watermelon growers, commercial producers to backyard gardeners. As melons ripen and harvest season gets here don’t forget to enter a few of your biggest and best in the Big Melon Contest at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Each spring, landscape professionals and homeowners alike embark on the task of pruning palm trees. Unfortunately, most palms either don’t need pruning or are incorrectly pruned (often in the same landscapes by the same offenders that butcher ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Growing roses has never been easier. Since the Knock Out Rose® burst on the scene in the year 2000 and disrupted the entire nursery/landscape market, rose breeders and nurseries have focused on producing and selling easy to grow disease resistant ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
As of the past weekend, the entirety of Calhoun County entered the USDA Drought Monitor designation of D4 – that’s government agency for “Exceptional Drought”. Obviously, we know it’s extremely dry. Farmers are delaying planting ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
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
Spring Gardening and Cooking: Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes: Saturday February 18, 2023 10am to 12pm Please join us for an informative workshop to learn about growing a bountiful spring potato crop and a summer sweet potato crop. Also, attendees ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
2022 Fall Gardening Events UF / IFAS Extension Washington County Washington County Ag Center 1424 Jackson Ave. (HWY 90) Chipley FL Register online at this link !! Fall / Winter Gardening October 29 1pm-4pm $10 ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES