Many trees fail as a result of improper planting procedures. Planting too deep and not addressing circling roots at planting are common causes for tree failure. There are two main ways deep planting causes the decline or death of trees. It ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESJoin us for workshop on the biology and control of cogongrass. January 14, 2014 Registration begins at 8:30am (Eastern Time) Program starts at 9:00am (Eastern Time) and will end at 4:30pm (Eastern Time). The cost of the workshop is $25 and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, HOME LANDSCAPESIf you apply fertilizer to lawns for hire, the state requires every applicator to have a license beginning January 1, 2014. To apply for the license, you must be certified in the GI-BMPs. Plan to attend the Green Industries Best Management ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESMake plans to attend the Fourth Annual Water Management Summit of Northwest Florida to be held Jan 22, 2014 in Niceville. Lectures from university and industry professionals will update participants on irrigation and business. For more information: ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, WaterThe fourth annual Water Summit will be held in Niceville on January 22, 2014. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Topics include water quality issues, changes in irrigation technology and how the affordable care act will affect businesses. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Horticulture, WaterDecember 10, 2013, there will be an opportunity for County employees and utility workers to earn their Right of Way pesticide license. CEUs are available for those already certified. ROW training begins at 8 am. CORE training begins at 2pm. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, HorticultureThe Fort Walton Beach Camellia Society's 50th Annual Camellia Show will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 12 Noon to 4 PM at the Westwood Retirement Resort, 1001 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach (opposite the hospital). Admission to the ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESObtaining and maintaining the Limiited Commercial Landscape Maintenance or Limited Lawn and Ornamental pesticide license can be done in one day. Renewal requires 4 hour attendance. New examination requires 6 hours. The next opportunity is ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseFlorida Statute 482.1562 states that all commercial fertilizer applicators must have a Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certificate by January 1, 2014. In order to apply you must have a Best Management Practices training certificate. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESJoin Okaloosa County Extension along with University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Peanut Producers Association to help take a bite out of hunger by participating in a local peanut butter ... READ MORE
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