Category: Events

Master Gardener Volunteer Course Begins January 2026

by Barbara L. Edmonds
November 25, 2025

Do you love gardening, want to sharpen your skills, or enjoy connecting with folks who share your passion for plants? The UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener volunteer (MG) course is a fun and rewarding way to grow your knowledge and give back ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening Class, Master Gardener, UF/IFAS Extension, Volunteer

A Little Jar, A Lot of Good: Join the Peanut Butter Challenge

by Barbara L. Edmonds
September 23, 2025

It's that time of year again — the Peanut Butter Challenge is back! Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension, this annual effort brings communities together to fight food insecurity one jar at ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Almond Butter, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Sunflower Butter

Have You Heard the Garden Buzz?

by Barbara L. Edmonds
August 12, 2025

Levy County is buzzing with excitement as Florida joins the Great Southeast Pollinator Census for a second year! You're invited to be part of this fun, family-friendly citizen science event Friday, August 22 or Saturday, August 23at: Levy ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Citizen Scientists, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Levy County, Levy County Extension, Master Gardener

Day in the Garden

by Barbara L. Edmonds
April 11, 2025

Area residents are invited to a Day in the Garden, hosted by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Nature Coast Master Gardener (NCMG) volunteers and Levy County Extension staff. Are you new to ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Citrus, Drip Irrigation, Fertigation, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flower, Gardening, Gardens, Grape, Herbs, Home Landscapes, Hot Topic, Landscape, Levy County, Master Gardener, Micro Irrigation, Monarch Butterflies, Mulch, Ornamental, Perrennial, Pollinator, Watermelon

Fun with Pressed Plants

by Barbara L. Edmonds
December 16, 2024

The first of four specially curated gardening and craft experiences, 'Fun with Pressed Plants' blends southern charm with native and ornamental plants. This in-person class brings the warmth of organic colors and nature into the home. Choose ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Flower, Garden Art, Gardening

Extension’s 2025 Master Gardener class begins January

by Barbara L. Edmonds
December 13, 2024

The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Master Gardener volunteer (MGV) course is an opportunity to connect with like-minded folks, gain new skills, increase personal satisfaction, share ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Certification, Gardening Class, Levy County, Nature Coast Master Gardener, Sandy Soil

Spread the Love: Join Levy County’s 2025 Peanut Butter Challenge!

by Barbara L. Edmonds
October 11, 2024

It’s that time of year again — the Peanut Butter Challenge is back! Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension, this annual effort brings communities together to fight food insecurity one jar ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes
Tags: Peanut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge

Disaster Preparation, Cleanup and Assistance

by Barbara L. Edmonds
October 2, 2024

REVISED 9:00 am 10-11-2024 I hope you and your loved ones are safe from harm. Safety for yourself and your families is the first consideration as we dig out from hurricanes Milton and Helene. Levy County Extension center is open ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Horticulture, Lawn
Tags: Disaster, Hurricane, Hurricane Prepardness, Levy County, Levy County Extension, Medical Needs, Milton, Storms

Free Gardening Class

by Barbara L. Edmonds
August 27, 2024

Levy extension Nature Coast Master Gardeners (NCMGs) are partnering with The Children’s Table, a non-profit food pantry based in Bronson, FL., to teach vegetable gardening basics. University of Florida research-based gardening recommendations ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Fall Vegetables, Gardening

Floridians Join the Great Pollinator Census

by Barbara L. Edmonds
August 16, 2024

Have you heard about the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC)? Gardeners may join the fun and help scientists identify pollinators, and their numbers along Florida's nature coast. Scientists investigate how pollinator populations are ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Bees, Citizen Scientists, Environment, Gardens, Pollinator

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