If you need help diagnosing a lawn, landscape or garden problem and/or are interested in learning about pollinators and how to attract them to your garden, we have two upcoming events for you. The Plant Clinic will be held Friday, August ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, WaterMost years, May brings dry, hot weather. And, during dry periods, many people wrongly blame pests for dry spots in their lawns.Dry spots are the result of imperfections in an irrigation system. They’re revealed during extended dry weather. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) and Florida Sea Grant scientists at the UF Nature Coast Biological Station at Cedar Key have teamed up to assess the horseshoe crab population on Florida Beaches. The Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources
October brings welcomed relief from summer’s heat. And it’s a great time to plant a wide range of plants. Fall is the best time for planting shrubs. Fall planted shrubs have all winter to grow roots and so will be better established ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESSaturday, October 28, 2017 Classroom Lectures By: Greg Liljestrom 8am-4pm 3098 Airport Road, Crestview, FL Topics for this course: Understanding the Bees The Hive Establishing and Examining the Hives Hive Management Benefits ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Natural Resources, WildlifeMost people find carnivorous plants interesting. One definition for carnivorous plants states that they derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and consuming animals or protozoans, typically insects and other arthropods. These plants ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESThis the last week to register for the Northwest Florida Fair 2017. This fair is scheduled for September 25th-30th, 2017. All registration is due to the UF/IFAS Okaloosa County Extension Office (3098 Airport Rd, Crestview, FL) by Friday, September ... READ MORE
Category: EventsFall should be our busiest gardening season in North Florida. Many plants only do well when planted during the cooler weather of fall. Fall-planted trees and shrubs have a higher survival rate as compared to those planted in spring. Many nurseries ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESLarry Williams, UF/IFAS Extension Horticulture Agent in Okaloosa County, will provide a Lunch and Learn Vegetable Gardening class emphasizing what we can grow in North Florida during fall and winter as well as how to incorporate organic gardening ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPESWhether you’re interested in vegetable gardening, beneficial insects or having a plant problem diagnosed, there are a number of gardening events happing this month through the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Okaloosa County. Lunch & Learn ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES