At one time or another, we have all added rocks or broken pieces of clay pots to the bottom of a container to improve drainage. This practice can actually have the opposite effect, causing the potting soil to stay too moist. Since many container ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Working in Extension has given me a lot of interesting opportunities. On the job, I’ve found myself leading kayak trips all over Florida, building a two-story bat house, and wearing a Mr. Peanut costume while talking about agriculture. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesFall is the season for leaf color changes on many plants, but we are often concerned when we see evergreen plants with brown leaves. Learn what is normal browning for evergreens and when to seek more help from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/ogGGuh3YxlA READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesThere are some key practices that are necessary to make sure your trees and shrubs establish and thrive in your landscape. Learn a few pointers from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County to promote healthy establishment after correct plant installation. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, HorticultureEvery so often while I am enjoying a walk through the garden, I notice a growth pattern on a plant that is just not normal. One of the more interesting patterns I see is called fasciation. This is a distortion of plant tissue that often causes ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
In a garden with a variety of flowers, pollinators will be abundant. Sometimes we don’t always recognize the specific pollinator when we see it, but there are some native pollinators that leave other signs of their activity. One of our medium-sized ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Basil is a very popular herb for the summer garden. UF IFAS Extension in Escambia County provides some basics of growing basil and using the leaves for a refreshing summertime drink. https://youtu.be/c9_X_KPl6mY READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesGardens can offer more than just beauty. Join UF IFAS Escambia Extension to learn how to use garden items and plants to make meaning gifts for this holiday season. There are two opportunities and locations to join us for this session which ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Caterpillars are top candidates for the hide and seek champions of the world. Fat, juicy morsels for birds, lizards, and small mammals, they are vulnerable prey for hundreds of would-be predators. Possessing no wings (until they metamorphosize ... READ MORE
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Blackberries are one of the easiest fruiting crops to grow in the North Florida garden. Fruits mature during the month of May and early June. If you don't plan to eat your blackberries fresh, learn some quick tips from UF IFAS Escambia County ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life