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.
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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 In the Backyard… Read More
Two Opportunities to Learn about Fall Gardening
Escambia County Extension is offering two programs on Cool Season Vegetable Gardening. Both will cover information on soils, starting with seeds and transplants, and tips for growing the favorite Fall edibles. Saturday, September 10, 10:30 a.m. at the… Read More
Spring Garden Festival
SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL, Saturday, May 7 – 8:00 a.m. – Noon Join Escambia County Master Gardeners for garden demonstrations, plant information, and a plant sale this Saturday morning. Tour the beautiful gardens and ask one of the many… Read More
Farmers Market Symposium
UF IFAS Extension is hosting the Farmers Market Symposium on Tuesday, March 8, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learn about starting a farmers market with specific topics including food safety, multiple payment options, community gardens, and cottage food… Read More
Beating Pests with Plant Chemicals
It would seem that landscapes are filled with pests ready to devour our favorite plants. We can often see evidence of pest damage in the form of leaf curls, stippled leaves, or chewed holes in foliage. How do… Read More