Cantaloupe in the Home Garden
Learn a little about cantaloupe that is growing in the late spring garden. Beth Bolles with UF IFAS Extension in Escambia County shares experience from her backyard garden.
Category: Home Landscapes
Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE!
During these unusual times, the Gardening in the Panhandle Team has been working to bring you quality remote content through this online newsletter. In that vein, we have developed some new educational programming for our… Read More
Backyard Pollinator Plants Benefit the Garden.
Many summer garden edibles need insects in order to pollinate flowers. Learn about a few flowering plants to add to your garden to attract pollinators In the Backyard Garden with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County.
Exercise Outlet in Local Escambia Extension Gardens
Many local residents are safely utilizing the walking track at the Escambia County Extension office located at 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. A portion of the track runs directly in front of the Demonstration Gardens, which… Read More
Growing Cucumbers at Home
Cucumbers are a favorite fruit of many home gardeners. Learn how to start your own cucumbers In the Backyard Garden with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. Starting your cucumbers In the Backyard Garden with Escambia… Read More
Garden Success with Good Watering
Success in the garden can occur with proper watering. Learn several ways to water to your vegetables In the Home Garden with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. Watering the home garden with Escambia Extension. Posted… Read More
Growing Beans in the Home Garden
Bush beans are an easy and enjoyable plant to grow in the home garden. These particular beans do not require a trellis and will be ready to start harvesting in about 50 days. Learn more… Read More
Starting a Garden at Home
Now is a good time to start a small backyard garden. You can choose your favorite vegetables and herbs to grow in our warm season. Learn a starting point with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County… Read More
Weekly “What is it?”: Thistles
Biking along the Blackwater Heritage Trail recently, my son pointed out an intimidating-looking flower and asked me about it. We pulled over and looked closely at the spiked leaves and bristles along the stems. Having… Read More
Weekly “What is it?”: Native Azaleas
From a distance, native azaleas are easily mistaken for honeysuckle vines. With long, arching stamens, you might be tempted to relive your childhood, hoping to pull the pistil from the bottom and find a single… Read More