Don’t forget to eat your vegetables.

Your parents were right Your parents probably told you to eat your vegetables. Over and over again. You knew they were right, and hopefully you came to love them. Vegetables that is, I’m sure you… Read More
by David Austin
Posted: December 27, 2019
Your parents were right Your parents probably told you to eat your vegetables. Over and over again. You knew they were right, and hopefully you came to love them. Vegetables that is, I’m sure you… Read More
by David Austin
Posted: December 20, 2019
The Highlands County Master Gardeners held their year-end banquet at the Island View Restaurant Monday evening, and installed their new officers. They also honored some Master Gardeners that excelled at volunteering this year. Judi Bentley… Read More
by Taylor Davis
Posted: October 7, 2019
In the technological advanced world we live in today, many people take to Facebook or other social media outlets to receive their “news”. This is not the best way to get unbiased news because majority… Read More
by David Austin
Posted: October 2, 2019
Last Year’s success It was not quite a year ago the Highlands County Master Gardeners had their inaugural Garden Festival and plant sale. They themed it, Let It Grow! And grow it did; from a… Read More
by lhurner
Posted: September 2, 2019
Special Hurricane Dorian Edition Greetings from the Extension Office! As Hurricane Dorian is stalled over the Bahamas, I wanted to send you some things that may help you before and after the storm. Please save… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Tags: Hurricane Dorian, special topics
by David Austin
Posted: August 27, 2019
The incredible honey bee There is nothing quite like a the honey bee. They are one of natures great pollinators. While doing that job they store wonderful honey. They also store pollen, form propolis and they… Read More
by Taylor Davis
Posted: August 22, 2019
If you drive around a few cattle ranches, you might find donkeys randomly thrown into a mix of cattle. Many people think of donkeys as cute and fun “yard ornaments”, but cattlemen can see donkeys… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, HCLivestock, Highlands County, livestock, wildlife
by David Austin
Posted: August 2, 2019
Not how we do it up North? When it comes to gardening, Florida is just different. Northern gardener bite their lips and try not to scream when they first try their craft in Florida. It’s… Read More
by Taylor Davis
Posted: July 23, 2019
As a female in a man’s world, sometimes it is hard to feel like you are on the same playing field in the cattle industry, whether that be in skill set or subject matter knowledge. … Read More
Category: Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Uncategorized
Tags: Agriculture, classes, HCLivestock, Highlands County
by David Austin
Posted: June 18, 2019
Love and Hate Facebook gardening groups will light up at the mention of Mexican Petunia, Ruellia simplex. Comments like “Worst weed ever!”, “My favorite plant!”, “Invasive! Pull it out quickly!”, and “It’s so easy to… Read More
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