UF/IFAS
Extension Columbia County

Tag: vegetables

What to do in August in your North Florida Garden


August 25, 2020

We are all eager to get back into our gardens, but right now can seem like the less fun part of Florida vegetable gardens. Weeds, pests, and heat have taken over. So what can we do NOW to prepare for fall? Pull those weeds Hand pulling weeds ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Garden, Organic, Seeds, Soil, Sustainable Food, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables

Victory2020 Garden Youth Record Books


July 15, 2020

Did you plant a garden this year? Want a way to report all of the great things that you got out of the garden? OR...are you planning to plant a fall garden and working to get things together now? Check out our Victory2020 Garden Youth Record ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Fall Garden, Garden, Gardening, Healthy Eating, Horticulture, Life Skills, Plant Pests, Planting, Record Book, Vegetables, Victory2020 Garden

Garden with Us! Introducing the Victory2020 Garden Program with UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County


March 23, 2020

History of Victory Gardens Victory gardens or “war gardens” were popular during WWI and WWII. They were promoted by the government to help provide fresh produce to individuals at home and help supplement food rationing. It also provided ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Gardening, Vegetables, Victory Garden, Victory2020 Garden
UF/IFAS Researchers

Controlling Pest Nematodes: A Big Problem in Vegetable Gardens


April 14, 2018

Nematodes are a big problem for home vegetable gardeners, especially when vegetable production goes down. In Florida, there are no approved chemicals for use in home gardens. To battle nematodes, use some of the cultural practices in this post. ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Nematodes, Plant Pests, Vegetable Garden, Vegetables