Lake County 4-H has been a tradition since 1922. In its conception, Lake County 4-H clubs were gender specific and these clubs typically focused on particular projects such as livestock, crops, gardening, and home economics…. Read More
Have you ever experienced camp before? If you have you know the many benefits you will reap from just one week in your life. My passion has always been camp, particularly 4-H camping. My camping… Read More
Lake County 4-H has been a tradition since 1922. In its conception, Lake County 4-H clubs were gender specific and these clubs typically focused on particular projects such as livestock, crops, gardening, and home economics…. Read More
Alice Ayers has an extensive history with 4-H. She started out as a 4-H/Home Economics Extension Agent in Mountain City, TN. She then came into the University of Florida Lake County Extension in 1968 until… Read More
By Mia Wilchcombe, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Perhaps you’re single, a college student, widowed, or empty-nesters. Cooking for one or two people can be difficult. Most recipes are developed for four or more. Therefore,… Read More
By Mia Wilchcombe, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent In addition to providing nutritious fruits and vegetables, gorgeous landscaping and beautiful flowers for decoration, gardening offers a variety of health benefits. Fall is the perfect time… Read More
Thornless blackberry is a potential alternative crop for Central Florida. There are several pest problems a potential grower will encounter, especially diseases because of the warm, wet, humid conditions we experience. Profitable yields will not… Read More
Interested in trying to grow thornless blackberries? Are they a good crop here? The Arkansas breeding program with Dr. John Clark is the source for the majority of new blackberry cultivars on the market. Arkansas… Read More
By Mia Wilchcombe, Family and Consumer Science Agent With winter ending, many of our seasonal residents will be leaving soon. Properly preparing your home before you leave can alleviate problems when you return. Taking these… Read More
By Mia Wilchcombe, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Most people want to have beautiful, radiant, and wrinkle-free skin but do not understand the damage that occur regularly due to external factors. Sunlight, pollution, hygiene practices,… Read More
