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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Water efficiently

by wholley
October 10, 2016

I've often heard people say, "It's Florida. You can't water too much." Don't believe it. Overwatering is a frequent problem here, one that leads to unwanted weeds and pests, wasted resources, and higher-than-necessary water bills. "Water ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Pgm_HortRes, Sprinkler, Sustainability, Water, Yard

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Water efficiently

by wholley
October 10, 2016

I've often heard people say, "It's Florida. You can't water too much." Don't believe it. Overwatering is a frequent problem here, one that leads to unwanted weeds and pests, wasted resources, and higher-than-necessary water bills. "Water ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Pgm_HortRes, Sprinkler, Sustainability, Water, Yard

ASK SHELLEY: Wakulla Recycling Update

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
October 7, 2016

I recently had the opportunity to ask questions of a representative from Waste Pro to clarify some of the “gray” areas concerning recycling in Wakulla County. It was a worthwhile conversation that resulted in some ideas that I want to ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ask Shelley, Conservation, Education, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Families & Consumers, Recycling, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla Extension

ASK SHELLEY: Wakulla Recycling Update

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
October 7, 2016

By Shelley Swenson Extension Agent III UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension I recently had the opportunity to ask questions of a representative from Waste Pro to clarify some of the “gray” areas concerning recycling in Wakulla County. It was ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Blue Zones, Community, Conservation, Educational, Environment, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Foods, Health, Healthy, Nutrition, Recycling, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla

Gardening for Pollinator Conservation Workshop – October 13th, Quincy FL

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
October 7, 2016

A “Gardening for Pollinator Conservation” Workshop will take place Thursday, October 13, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy. Pollinators are important in conserving native plants, ensuring a plentiful ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Beekeeping, Environmental Education, Gardening, Habitat Conservation, Panhandle Outdoors, Plants, Pollinators, Upcoming Events

Upcoming Blue Zones Discussion Groups

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
October 6, 2016

  “What if I said you could add up to ten years to your life? A long healthy life is not an accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Blue Zones, Community, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Florida, Food, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized, Wakulla Extension

UF/IFAS Extension prepared to help Floridians facing Hurricane Matthew

by Samantha MurrayAvatar photo
October 6, 2016

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension is working closely with Florida’s emergency operation centers to provide emergency information and assistance to those in the path of Hurricane Matthew. “The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Angie Lindsey, Featured Hot Topic, Hurricane Matthew, PIE Center

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