Category: Fruits & Vegetables

MGV Backyard 101 Composting Workshop

by Abigail Payne

October 24, 2023

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,
Tags: Compost, Educational Workshop, Horticulture, Jackson County Extension, Jackson County Florida, Master Gardener Program

Jackson County Master Gardener Program to Host Fall Vegetable Workshop

by Abigail Payne

August 7, 2023

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

Jackson County Extension Welcomes New Horticulture Agent

by Ashley Stonecipher

May 20, 2021

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

Satsuma Tree Fertilization

by Doug Mayo

March 19, 2021

- 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 in ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Fertilization, Satsuma

Answers to Common Questions about Raised Bed Gardening

by Doug Mayo

October 9, 2020

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

Gardening in Small Places

by Doug Mayo

July 28, 2020

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

Ideas for Your Garden from Master Gardener Les Furr

by Doug Mayo

July 21, 2020

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

Home Grown Food: Blueberries & Satsuma Citrus

by Doug Mayo

April 27, 2020

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

Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale – Cancelled due to COVID19

by Doug Mayo

March 12, 2020

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

New Extension Agent in Jackson County

by Logan Boatwright

December 12, 2018

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
Tags: Horticulture, New Horticulture Agent

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