Many of our favorite woody shrubs and herbaceous plants can be started from cuttings. Here is an easy method that can be used to root dozens of plants at home. You’ll need the following supplies: Sharp hand pruners. Clean plastic nursery ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESThe July Plant Clinic will be held Friday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Fort Walton Beach at the Okaloosa County Extension building, 127 W. Hollywood Blvd. The Plant Clinic provides a place and time for people to bring in samples of plants ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESNot every fruit tree will grow and reliably produce fruit in North Florida. Temperature is the most important factor determining where certain fruits can be grown. It’s the reason why apples and blueberries do not do well in South Florida. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPESThe June Plant Clinic will be held Friday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Fort Walton Beach at the Okaloosa County Extension building, 127 W. Hollywood Blvd. The Plant Clinic provides a place and time for people to bring in samples of plants ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESThe season of fertilizing is in full swing. If you don't have a Limited Urban Fertilizer license from FDACS, now is the time to get one. The first step is completing the Green Industries Best Management Practices class. For more information: ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Professional DevelopmentIf applying pesticides to landscape plants is part of your job, the state of Florida requires a Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance or Limited Lawn and Ornamental pesticide applicator certification for each individual. To earn this license ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Pests & Disease, Professional Development
Explore 4-H Day Camp - July 19th, 2017 9am to 4pm, Okaloosa County Extension Office Experience several different 4-H projects such as robotics, animal science, gardening, and green energy. Lunch is provided. Ages 8-12 $10 per participant Limit ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, EventsA little imagination, a decorative container and appropriate plants can turn a bare spot into a splash of color. Consider using a container of annuals to add color to a backyard deck or a paved entrance way. Or what about that area under ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPESIn order to earn a pesticide application certification for any of the Chapter 487 categories ( Private Applicator, Aquatic, Ornamental & Turf, etc.) you must pass the CORE exam. To renew any existing license (including Limited Commercial ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES
Do you need something fun and educational for your child to do this summer? The Okaloosa County Extension Office has a suggestion for you – Camp Timpoochee. Camp Timpoochee, located in Niceville on the Choctawhatchee Bay, is the site ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events, HOME LANDSCAPES