UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Vegetable gardening can be an excellent activity for the entire family. There’s always something new to learn from the experience. For the young gardener, there are valuable lessons to learn. Things that all of us should learn early… Read More
The Powerful Spud Last Friday was Valentine’s Day, so, like always, I end up singing “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News. As an extension agent, Valentine’s Day also serves as an excellent reminder to… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension Office in Okaloosa County will be offering a seminar on growing citrus and a seminar on growing tomatoes at the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa & Walton Counties (BIA) Home Show. And I will provide… Read More
The Baker County Extension Master Gardener Program is currently taking orders for strawberry plants as part of their annual fall fundraiser. Strawberries make a great addition to the fall vegetable garden and are also perfect for containers. Plants… Read More
If your garden is like mine, it’s a jungle by now. But there are things we can do to prepare for the more temperate upcoming veggie plot. First, soil solarization: You clear the spot where you want your… Read More
Learn basic gardening techniques for a successful vegetable gardening experience. Other topics will include raised bed gardening, growing organically, and tips for growing your favorite fall veggies. Plus take home a seed variety pack of broccoli, cabbage, carrots,… Read More
In a previous blog post, we discussed how to know when you have a pest problem, and how to choose the least harmful method of dealing with it. But what about before you have a problem? Is there… Read More
Okaloosa County Master Gardener Margaret Stewart will offer a free lecture on raised bed gardening this Wednesday, June 19. This hour-long presentation titled Thinking Inside the Box begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the… Read More
Spring is in the air, and that means temperatures are warming up and tank-tops, shorts, and flip-flops will soon be your preferred attire. Once those highs are steadily in the 80s and 90s, any outdoor activity will become… Read More
When it comes to vegetable gardening, we are fortunate to be able to grow something twelve months out of the year here in North Florida. But that “something” is dependent on time of year and weather. There… Read More
