Halloween is behind us the season of the pumpkin is still here. While being a classic symbol of fall, they can be a rewarding addition to your garden with the right care and timing. Whether you’re growing them for decorations, pies, or roasted ... READ MORE
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By Wayne Hobbs, Interim County Extension Director and Environmental Horticulture Agent November is a month of thanks and all of us at the UF/IFAS Extension Clay County office are thankful for all of you who interact with us throughout the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
By: Marilyn Young, Horticulture Program Assistant, UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Extension Snails in the Garden: Friends or Foes? By: Marilyn Young, Horticulture Program Assistant, Clay County Extension As you walk through the garden ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
National Preparedness Month is observed every September to encourage Americans to prepare for potential disasters. For Floridians, this is a time of year when disasters are already on our minds – hurricane season. Your disaster kit may be ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Written by Mary Mattiace, UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Master Gardener Florida is experiencing a heatwave but the all-time state record of 109°F remains unbroken. You can’t make me believe that. I have seen some thermometers around ... READ MORE
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Tomatoes, trees, and space have more in common than you think. Clay County 4-H is hosting two agricultural space themed programs this fall. First, youth have the opportunity to participate in the national Tomatosphere science project ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Clay County 4-H’s Clovers Custom Creations club is hosting a parent informational session for returning and prospective club members to attend on Sunday, August 24. The information meeting will be held at the Woman's Club of Keystone Heights ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Have you ever seen a palm tree make fruit? While dates may be the most famous fruit tree from palms, one great Florida-Friendly palm we have growing throughout much of the state should not be overlooked for your landscape. The pindo palm. Try ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Is there any fruit that is more synonymous with summer than a watermelon? Nothing beats the sweetness and refreshing rush of biting into a cold, ripe watermelon. Even better, some of the watermelons you may be buying right now are taking the ... READ MORE
Category: HorticulturePopulation Expansion Puts the Squeeze on Wildlife By Marilyn Young, Horticulture Program Assistant, UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Did you know the State of Florida experienced the second highest population growth in the U.S. from 2022 to ... READ MORE
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