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2018 Rainfall in Lafayette County

by Chris Vann
January 23, 2019

Florida's climate is characterized by wet and dry seasons with rain predominantly occurring between the months of June through October. The average amount of rain for Lafayette County is 55-56 inches per year. The oldest official rainfall ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Tags: El Niño, F.A.W.N, Lafayette County, Rainfall, Weather
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Poinsettia: The Christmas Plant

by Chris Vann
December 5, 2018

What plant comes to mind when you think of Christmas? Most people might say a Christmas tree or mistletoe, but there is another plant that represents Christmas, the poinsettia. Most people might not know the story of the poinsettia and how ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Christmas, Christmas Plants, Florida Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscaping, Poinsettias

De-Stress Your Holidays with these Smart Spending Tips

by Samantha Kennedy
November 27, 2018

It's the Holiday Season! The holidays are once again upon us. And that means holiday spending! For many people, it can be a time of stress, frustration, and financial uncertainty as they drive themselves past their limits to try to make ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Holiday Spending, Smart Spending, Wakulla Extension

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