Home landscapes have plenty of materials that can be transformed into a wonderful soil amendment. Join Escambia Extension on Friday, January 22 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. to learn about techniques to compost yard debris and recycle in the garden. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural ResourcesIn the last edition in this series we discussed some of the issues and problems our estuaries are facing. For the final edition for National Estuaries Week we want to leave you with some ideas on you can help improve things. The first ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Horticulture, Lawn, WaterApplications are now available for the 2016 Master Gardener training program. If you want to learn about gardening and give back to the community as a volunteer, contact Escambia Extension office at 475-5230 or email bbolles@ufl.edu to request ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Horticulture, LawnWant to learn more about how to protect our local waterways from pollution while conserving water yourself? Join us on Tuesday, August 18 at 10 am for an informative workshop on ways to prevent stormwater runoff and build your own rain barrel ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Lawn, WaterIf you are interested in the Master Gardener volunteer program, plan to attend the open house on Wednesday, August 19 at 9:00 a.m. to learn about training classes and community activities. Master Gardeners are the volunteer educators with the ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Horticulture, LawnJoin the University of Florida IFAS Dean for Extension, Escambia County Commissioners, 4-H youth, and Escambia County Extension Staff in celebrating the completion of the new Langley Bell 4-H Center at 3730 Stefani Road, Cantonment, Florida. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, LawnOne of the most common issues with lawns is irrigating too much. It is obvious when rainfall occurs that the sprinkler system should be off. Even before this week of rainfall, homeowners were watering too much. The result during this time of ... READ MORE
Category: LawnThere are many lawns currently in the spring green up phase that show streaks and patches of yellow turf. This is a common issue in North Florida when applications of nitrogen fertilizer are made before the recommended time of April 15. When ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, LawnA class to obtain the Private Applicator Pesticide License will be held on February 25, 2015 at the Walnut Hill Community Center (Ruritan Building). Attendees will learn the basics of applying pesticides correctly and will be able to take the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Lawn