Will my worms eat that? Many people, myself included, look for every opportunity to skip a trip to the dumpster and instead, retain value. Several weeds in the garden are picked throughout the year, and you may be wondering: "do I really ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
In the latest episode of Cultivating Curiosity, hosts Alyssa Vinson and Taylor Clem sit down with Chad Crawford, the energetic creator and host of the hit PBS show Flip My Florida Yard. What starts as a conversation about landscaping quickly ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly LandscapingCultivating Curiosity: A Fresh Season of Discovery in Florida’s Landscapes Welcome back to a brand-new season of the 'Cultivating Curiosity' podcast, where UF/IFAS Extension agents Alyssa Vinson and Dr. Taylor Clem dive deep into the ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Composting is a big hit in Nassau County! People are excited to recycle their food scraps, cardboard, and yard waste. Below are pictures and information. The next Therm n' Worm Compost & Learn Composting Workshop is scheduled for November ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Introduction Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), variety "Iron/Clay" 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 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
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
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
Florida Master Naturalist Program: Invasive Plants of Florida The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Nassau County is proud to offer the Florida Master Naturalist Program: Invasive Plants of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Letter from the Director Dear Nassau County Residents, We hope that everyone fared well during the storm. Nassau County and the University of Florida provide many resources to all Floridians to help in mitigation, protection, and recovery. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Here comes the drought stress... June first marks the beginning of Florida’s rainy season – although, it has not been that rainy lately. In fact, we've already received a couple of burn ban notifications from the Florida Forest Service. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension