Fall 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 LANDSCAPESMany 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, Events