Join UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County Family & Consumer Sciences, and the Jackson County Master Gardener Volunteer Program on Saturday, August 10 at the Jackson County Extension Office for ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Today is National Learn-About Composting Day! According to the USDA, food waste in the United States is estimated to be 30-40 percent of the country's food supply. This adds up to approximately 133 billion pounds of food waste per year. In our ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Join us for an exciting and informative Backyard Composting 101 Workshop hosted by the Jackson County Master Gardener Volunteer Program! Discover the secrets of turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your plants. The ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension,
The Jackson County Master Gardener Program will be hosting a Fall Vegetable Workshop on Saturday, August 26th starting at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. There will be an admission fee of $10.00 per person, which will cover handouts, giveaways ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County is excited to welcome Ashley Kush as the new Horticulture Extension Agent. Ashley will serve specialty crop farmers, such as vegetable, fruit, citrus, nut, ornamental nursery, and sod production systems in Jackson ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
- How much fertilizer does my satsuma tree need? It has recently come to my attention that many gardeners in the area are not sure when and how much fertilizer to apply to their Satsuma trees. The best tool for fertilization is to send ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
Spring is the time of year when many people are ready to get outside and are also excited about gardening. But there are a wide range of plants that can be grown in the cool-season as well. This is the time of year to plant strawberries, broccoli, ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPESYou don't have to huge open spaces to garden. Muriel Turner, Jackson County Master Gardener, shares how she gardens in small spaces in containers or small beds along structures and pathways around her home. She combines herbs, vegetables, and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
In mid-July I visited the home one of Jackson County's veteran Master Gardeners, Les Furr. Together we created two videos that share successful gardening ideas from Les' property. He has a number of fruit trees, and planted annual sunflowers ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES