Hopefully, by this time of year, most north Florida gardeners have harvested their figs and are enjoying fig preserves or fig bars. But if you’ve noticed your fig leaves dropping a little early, it may be a sign of the fungal disease Fig Rust ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Florida’s panhandle has received quite a bit of rain this summer. In the last three months, depending on the location, approximately 15 to 35 inches of rain have come down, with the western panhandle on the higher end of that range. In addition ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureImpatiens are a very popular annual, bedding plant that provide a nice burst of color in the landscape. The traditional Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana), or touch-me-not, is the one that most gardeners know as needing part shade, but ... READ MORE
Category: HorticulturePlease read full newsletter here_Extensionconnection January 2017 READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Many of our greatest relationships can be traced back to chance encounters. Evelyn Gonzalez and Becky Pengelly, the Leon County 4-H Sewing SPIN (Special Interest) Club Leaders, met by chance though the encouragement their 4-H Agent, Stefanie ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTallahassee Democrat September 11, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey Solomon’s Seal. Photo by Kathy Kinsey. Are you looking for a stunning plant for your garden? A plant that just can’t be beat? Though I am always ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPESUF/IFAS-Leon County Extension Center is offering the public another opportunity for a FREE Demo Water Bath Canning Workshop for those unable to attend the one held in July. This class is for the general public who want to learn basic water ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, WORK & LIFEAdapted from Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency (USDA). Is food in the refrigerator safe during a power outage? It should be safe as long as power is out no more than 4 hours. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard any perishable ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, WORK & LIFEOr how to make valuable garden fertilizer out of kitchen scraps, yard debris and old soil. Tallahassee Democrat January 16, 2015 Photos by Betsy Voorhies: Compost Bin, Earthworms Composting is the sustainable ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tropicana Winner Packets have been mailed to the schools. Each packet will include the following: Letter to Winner and Parents Florida A & M University Perry-Paige Auditorium Directions Tentative Tropicana Schedule 4-H Tropicana ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth