Sandy-mounders Mounding
On the sixth day of winter, a dear friend gave to me, sandy mounds of soil. What’s making these HUGE piles of dirt? They seem to ‘show up’ overnight. Turns out the culprit is an… Read More
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UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension @ Yankeetown Seafood Festival
Visit UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension booth at 2021 Yankeetown Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival, Saturday November 20, 2021: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday November 21, 2021: 9:00 AM… Read More
UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension booth @ Cedar Key
Ronnie J. and Mrs. Bill B paused for photo opp with Michael H. and Martha H, 2021 Master Gardener class graduates. Hundreds of residents stopped at the hortculture booth. Some shared photos of pressed plants,… Read More
Dig In! Gardening Course starts September 2021
Growing a Green Thumb! Levy County Extension hosts the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF-IFAS) Extension Master Gardener volunteer (MGV) training program. Meeting Fridays, September 10 – November 5, 9:30 am… Read More
Fall Gardening Workshop; A Cornucopia of Techniques and Tips
Join us for an exciting half-day outdoor gardening workshop. Guests will discuss and practice diverse gardening techniques and tips. Bring your friends and curiosity. Build knowledge and gain gardening confidence. Masks encouraged but not required…. Read More
Sculpture and Plants welcome Park Visitors
Florida Master Gardeners, park rangers and Friends of Manatee Springs celebrated the 67th Anniversary of Manatee Springs State Park. Sculpture work was commissioned by a local artist and welder. Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple love grass) and… Read More
COVID-19 vaccine text alerts now available
To keep Levy County residents and visitors up-to-date on status of the COVID-19 vaccination process in Levy County, the Levy County Department of Emergency Management in coordination with the Florida Department of Health in Levy… Read More
Get Sandspur BEFORE They Get You!
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… Read More
Growing A Green Thumb; Container Basics
Spruce up a window sill, table top or porch with potted plants. Containers are portable and provide an instant fix to problem areas. DIY with container combinations of edible and flowering annuals (single season) and… Read More
Health and Safety While Reopening
The personal health and safety of everyone in the UF/IFAS Extension community is of highest concern. UF/IFAS Extension Levy County office is open with limited public access under Levy County Board of County Commission… Read More