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Fall Wildflowers Know It’s Autumn

by Tennille Herron
September 23, 2016

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director It is hard to believe, and the weather is no indication of the change, but today is the first official day of fall. The autumnal equinox is an indication, at least on the calendar, of cooler ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Environment, Florida, Les Harrison, Local, Native, Native Plants, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, North Florida, Plants, The Wakulla News, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension, Wildflowers

Cicadas Are The Night Music Of North Florida

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 5, 2016

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Agent August nights in Wakulla County are unique for their frenetic activity and riotous sounds. In contrast to local February evenings with its silence broken by the occasional barred owl, this summer ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Bug Identification, Bugs, Cicadas, Environment, Insects, Les Harrison, Local, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, Wakulla County Extension

Native Plants Support Wildlife

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 29, 2016

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The dog days of summer have once again returned to Wakulla County. As such the dogs, and their human companions, are highly motivated to remain in any synthetic environment with temperature ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Berries, Environment, Extension, Florida, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Native Plants, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, Seeds

Mimosas Are A Beauty And The Beast Combo

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 9, 2016

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director It is easy to notice the display of bright pink puffs erupting on low-growing trees along Wakulla County’s roadside. A closer look will reveal the attractive ferny foliage and delicately ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida, Invasive, Landscape, Les Harrison, Mimosas, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, Wakulla County Extension

Watch Livestock For Foot Rot

by John Wells
June 27, 2012

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby is headed out to sea, but the many problems she caused are still here. One of particular concern to livestock owners is foot rot. It is a frequent problem of beef and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Extension, Les Harrison, Livestock, North Florida, Storm Water Runoff, Tropical Storm, Uncategorized, Wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Water

Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide

by John Wells
February 29, 2012

Vegetable gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, exercise, enjoyment, mental therapy, nutritious fresh vegetables, and economic savings, as well as many other benefits. Vegetables can be grown year-round in Florida if attention is paid to the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Community, Extension, Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, Garden, Guide, Master Gardener, North Florida, Planting, Plants, Vegetable, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla County

Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide

by John Wells
February 29, 2012

Vegetable gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, exercise, enjoyment, mental therapy, nutritious fresh vegetables, and economic savings, as well as many other benefits. Vegetables can be grown year-round in Florida if attention is paid to the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Agriculture, Community, Extension, Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, Garden, Gardening, Guide, Lawn & Garden, Master Gardener, North Florida, Planting, Plants, Uncategorized, Vegetable, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla County

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