Master Gardener volunteer training is a partnership between Levy County Board of County Commissioners and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). Coursework included in-person lecture, online presentations, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Hop into Spring with an egg-citing horticulture experience led by UF/IFAS Extension Levy County Master Gardener volunteers. This unique journey into creativity and nature provides hands-on instruction intertwined with horticulture and artistic ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Is dolomite or lime effective in controlling sandspur? I’ve heard sandspur won't grow if we sweeten the soil. According to UF specialist and Extension agents, attempts to kill sandspur by liming or using dolomite is not effective. Additionally, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
How cold is too cold and how do I protect plants from freezing temperatures? The good news; plants selected for site conditions have greater chances of surviving and thriving. Over the past weeks, plants have been preconditioned by exposure ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
**Important Requirement** An exam voucher is required to be eligible for each test. Obtain a Chapter 487 exam voucher by completing the required form, online at Fresh from Florida; https://aesecomm.fdacs.gov/Default.aspx?type=RUP NOTE: ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
The 2024 Master Gardener course meets once per week, Thursdays, January 25-April 18, 9 am-NOON at Levy Extension Center. Addressing challenges of gardening in North Florida, topics include fertilization, efficient watering, pesticide ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Communication is a life skill that is essential for youth to develop for success in their adult life. This year, 174 students in Levy County worked to improve this skill through participating in the FL 4-H Public Speaking Contest. This contest ... READ MORE
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Update! News flash and invitation to visit Levy Extension Center. https://youtube.com/shorts/MD9y_ORGMXE?feature=share Join us for an exciting event filled with research based information and techniques. Whether you're a seasoned pro ... READ MORE
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At the annual Levy County 4-H Open House, attendees were asked to bring canned goods for those in our community. Little did we know that a major hurricane would greatly affect the coastal portions of our county two weeks later. Those who ... READ MORE
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This page will be updated with new links as they become available, check back often for new information and comment below if you know of a resource to add. This blog includes sections on: Volunteer & assistance resources Marine ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water