UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
“Worm” is our common word for invertebrate animals that have soft, elongated bodies. When most people think of worms, they usually think of nightcrawlers or red wigglers. Both may be called earthworms since they both are found in… Read More
Interested in being a Master Gardener Volunteer? Do you enjoy gardening and want to know more about gardening in central Florida? Is conserving and protecting water quality important to you? Are you challenged by acquiring new skills or expertise through… Read More
Owners and operators of small food companies in Haiti say they face many challenges to get their products to market. There are shortages of raw materials, a scarcity of equipment, a lack of proper packaging and limited access… Read More
Silent Invaders When we think of things as being invasive we often imagine something like water Hyacinths covering every inch of a waterway or acres of Brazilian Peppers blocking out the sun where nothing else will grow. Invasive… Read More
Creating a maintaining a landscape that attracts desirable wildlife, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, is easy to do. Follow these simple tips to get started! 1. Start small – and have a bit of a plan. Gardens evolve… Read More
“I must have flowers, always, and always.” ― Claude Monet Like most gardeners, I can relate to this quote. I love flowers, and as a lifetime gardener, one goal has always been, if possible, to have “something” blooming… Read More
The NRA Foundation Awards $14,977 to the Wakulla 4-H Shooting Sports Program Crawfordville, FL –– The NRA Foundation has awarded the Wakulla 4-H Shooting Sports program a grant totaling $14,977 to fund supplies for the Wakulla 4-H… Read More
What interesting type of fruit can you grow for an edible landscape in central Florida? Many of the tropical fruit that people associate with Florida are not quite hardy enough here. We have just enough cold to prohibit… Read More
June 1, 2019 is launch day for the Community Bag Program at the Crawfordville Winn-Dixie to benefit Wakulla 4-H! Starting today and for the entire month of June, when you purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the… Read More
Terra Freeman, UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns Horticulture Agent and myself will be hosting a summer camp on growing and using herbs. Included in the camp will be foods made with herbs plus hands on activities with plants. The use of herbs in cooking… Read More
