The UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension is hosting a Master Gardener Volunteer open house and information session Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. at the Escambia County Extension Office, 3740 Stefani Road. The agenda includes an overview of the program ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Join UF IFAS Extension Escambia County for a session on identifying pollinators and their benefits for your yard and garden. Topics will include: · What is a pollinator? · Plants that attract native bees, wasps and other ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Many gardens in Escambia County are showing the signs of cold damage but there are plants that are adapted to seasonal changes in weather. The 'Marvel' Mahonia is an attractive evergreen that is actually blooming now. If temps were warmer bees ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Plants have specific ways of telling gardeners that there is a problem but not all plant symptoms lead us directly to the cause. During drier conditions, we often use wilting leaves as an indicator that water is needed. This can be a reliable ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Air layering is an easy method to propagate new plants that results in a larger specimen for potting up. Not every plant can successfully form an air layer and there are specific steps in order to be successful. Join UF IFAS Extension Escambia ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly LandscapingShade is to be treasured in the Florida summer and new plant introductions make your opportunities for gardening in the shade easy. Learn more about growing in the shade In the Garden with Escambia Extension. READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly LandscapingPlants have specific ways of telling gardeners that there is a problem, but not all plant symptoms lead us directly to the cause. During drier conditions, we often use wilting leaves as an indicator that water is needed. This can be a reliable ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureWhile purchasing some fruits for our gardens at Extension, I found some interesting varieties that would be fun for kids. On the tag it also stated that plants were GMO free. Since genetically engineered crops are such a hot topic, I thought ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPESSPRING 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 volunteers ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural ResourcesThe mining bees or adrenids are often seen in areas of landscapes that have little ground vegetation and loose soil. After mating, the female bee will excavate a very small tunnel in the ground that has several small cells attached to it. The ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture