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Composting with Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)


March 2, 2025

Introduction Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an abundant source of high protein plant biomass. This plant material can be composted to produce a net gain in total nitrogen on the farm. After mixing and management, storage-ready compost can be ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

2024 Holiday Celebration


February 13, 2025

Nassau County 4-H Annual Holiday Celebration  Written by Bryce Martin, Reporter Edited by Spencer Hewitt, Club Leader & 4-H Agent The Teen Leadership Council (TLC) hosts its annual Holiday Celebration, providing 4-H families with an ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

Understanding Monarchs and Milkweed


February 6, 2025

How You Can Help Monarch Butterflies in Nassau County Monarch butterflies are more than just a pretty sight in our gardens—they’re important pollinators that help keep our environment healthy. Unfortunately, Monarch populations are in trouble, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly, FFL, Milkweed, Monarch, Nassau County, UF/IFAS

2025 Landscape Matters Programs


December 30, 2024

Gardens and Roses When: January 9, 2025; 6pm – 7pm Where: Online or In-Person, 25 N 4th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/vAYF1i3TQgqc2WXOKsfcKw An unequivocal component of ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Camellia, Compost, Creative, Education, Extension, FFL, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, IFAS, Landscape Matters, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardeners, Nassau County, Online, Plant Sale, Program, Programs, Rose, Roses, Tomatoes

2024 Northeast Florida Fair Recap!


November 7, 2024

Congratulations to all of competitors, exhibitors, volunteers, and friends who participated in the 2024 Northeast Florida Fair! Congratulations to our Showmanship Champions! And of course, we would like to showcase some happy moments ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock
Tags: 4-H, Fair, Livestock Shows, Nassau County, Nassau County 4-H, Northeast Florida Fair, Showmanship, Youth, Youth Recognition

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