As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect time to begin thinking about planning your garden. A key thing to do to help prep yourself is starting your seeds. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just beginning, having ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, 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
- 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 LANDSCAPES
You 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
There are quite a few plants that are adapted to the climate in the Florida Panhandle that can provide food for your family from your yard. In the following video, County Extension Director, Doug Mayo shares how he grows satsuma mandarin trees ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
The Jackson County Master Gardeners were planning to host their annual fundraiser Plant Sale on Saturday, March 21, 2020. This event was CANCELED due to COVID19. The event will be held from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Jackson County Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
The University of Florida’s Jackson County Extension Service has a new Horticulture Agent, Logan Boatwright. His educational program will focus on commercial fruit crop, vegetable, landscape, turf, and specialty crop production. ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Turf