Bees. We would literally be starving without them. A popular statistic declares that 1 out of every 3 bites we eat would be impossible without the work of bees. Why is this? Surely most of us don’t eat that much honey on a daily basis. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Over the weekend, I drove through Magnolia Springs, Alabama, just over the state line in Baldwin County. It is a charming little area, and the only place in the country where many residents receive their mail year-round via postal boat. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Pilgrimages have taken place for millennia, all over the world. The purpose may be a spiritual quest or a desire to reconnect with some historic location, but the draw to special places is an ancient one for the human species. So also, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeGardens 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
Crape myrtles are all around good tree selections for the landscape. When left in their more natural form with just a little selective pruning, crape myrtles can provide shade during our hot summer days. Learn the many qualities of the crape ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Wildlife
Lilies offer one of our most striking flowers in the garden. Learn a few basics about growing lilies in your own garden with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers. https://youtu.be/56I16QPdUYI READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
The Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) has always been a favorite tree since it is associated with my childhood home in Tennessee. I always enjoyed the evergreen leaves and large white flowers. In my parent’s yard, the southern magnolia ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
More and more homeowners are incorporating edible plants into their home landscape in order to enjoy the fresh taste of fruits and vegetables. Another trend to consider this coming cool season is to start a few common flowers that can serve ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
Our landscapes are becoming important spaces for many animals to find food, water, and shelter. You can enjoy many beautiful plants while supplementing the diet of a favorite garden visitor, the hummingbird. Learn about a couple of nectar plants ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Wildlife
Looking for a unique ‘vegetable’ plant to add to a garden area or container? Lipstick Peppers or Burgundy Okra can do just that! Join UF IFAS Extension Escambia County Master Gardener volunteers for a plant sale featuring both heirloom and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES