Do you want to give up on having a Florida lawn? Have you threatened to pave your lawn? If so, you may want to attend one of the two upcoming What’s Wrong with My Lawn seminars. I’ll be the first to admit that North Florida lawns are ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Lawn
Water lilies so captivated the attention of French impressionist painter Claude Monet that he created over 250 paintings featuring them. Their beauty is quite striking—we are not accustomed to seeing flowers blooming on the water’s surface, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Well, it was really only a matter of time before lethal bronzing found its way to Leon County, and that time has arrived. In the last couple weeks, symptomatic palms were sampled in western Leon County and were confirmed to contain the phytoplasma ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
The goal of a good compost pile is to turn dead plant material into humus, the black or brown material that is formed when organic matter is decomposed. Many organisms play a part in breaking down this organic matter, from microscopic bacteria, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
I'm sure you've heard the old saying "Knee High by the Fourth of July" in reference to growing corn. Well, it's just not true in this part of the country. In fact, it doesn't hold much truth in America's Corn Belt either. If we planted ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
Century plants (Agave americana) look wild. They grow as thick succulents for years, giving the impression of an aloe plant on steroids. They squat intimidatingly on the ground, boasting giant blue-green leaves and no showy flowers. Their ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Nothing brightens up my day like a colorful flower and one of the simplest ones to grow is the sunflower! Standing tall in the garden, these sentinels of summer come in a wide range of sizes and colors that I had not realized until I started ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HorticultureDid you know there is a new building in Fort Walton Beach connected to the largest informal education provider in the U.S. and the world? Visit our new building on June 27 and learn what we can do for you. We will share many of our helpful services, ... READ MORE
Category: Events
If your sprinkler system runs every day, every other day, or every third day, you may be watering too much. Too much water can cause problems for your lawn and plants. It can wash away fertilizer, increase plant diseases, and help weeds grow. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn
Your Garden's Deadliest Allies As a gardener, summer can feel like it takes knightly status to grow fruits and vegetables. You strap on your metaphorical armor, raise your shield, and draw your sword to battle the stink bugs, squash ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease