REVISED 4:30 pm 10-3-2024 For me, it was therapeutic to pick up tree litter. I felt good to see one spot "cleaned up" of tree branches and small stems. The man-of-the-mower and I are able to finagle most limbs, but others may not ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Horticulture, Lawn
University of Florida, Associate Professor, Dr. Ali Sarkhosh met with Levy residents to discuss Vitis rotundifolia, commonly called muscadine, scuppernong, bullaces or bullet grape. During his presentation, Sarkhosh cited a study (Habibi et. ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
The National Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to read 12 hours per week over summer break. Studies indicate summer reading habits benefit cognitive development, improve language skill, increase concentration, improves imagination ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Nature Coast Master Gardeners (NCMGs) partnered with The Children’s Table, a non-profit food pantry to teach vegetable gardening basics. Participants were new to gardening or were unfamiliar with north Florida growing conditions. During the ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
I recall one of the first times mama visited the farm. It was a cool, overcast November. Despite the wind and drizzling rain, mama insisted on picking tangerines. We quickly picked a bagful and went inside to enjoy our harvest. The thin rind ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Master Gardener volunteer training is a partnership between Levy County Board of County Commissioners and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). Coursework included in-person lecture, online presentations, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Hop into Spring with an egg-citing horticulture experience led by UF/IFAS Extension Levy County Master Gardener volunteers. This unique journey into creativity and nature provides hands-on instruction intertwined with horticulture and artistic ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Is dolomite or lime effective in controlling sandspur? I’ve heard sandspur won't grow if we sweeten the soil. According to UF specialist and Extension agents, attempts to kill sandspur by liming or using dolomite is not effective. Additionally, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
How cold is too cold and how do I protect plants from freezing temperatures? The good news; plants selected for site conditions have greater chances of surviving and thriving. Over the past weeks, plants have been preconditioned by exposure ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
**Important Requirement** An exam voucher is required to be eligible for each test. Obtain a Chapter 487 exam voucher by completing the required form, online at Fresh from Florida; https://aesecomm.fdacs.gov/Default.aspx?type=RUP NOTE: ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension