Most 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
Preventive maintenance is key to preparing for storms. Even our thunderstorms can produce thirty, forty or fifty-plus mile per hour winds. But we are also now concerned with the possibility of a major hurricane making… Read More
Landscape personnel that apply fertilizer to the lawn or landscape plants must have a state-issued certification to perform this service. To obtain the certification, individuals must complete a Green Industries Best Management Practices class. The next opportunity… Read More
Landscape personnel that apply herbicides, insecticides or fungicides must have a state issued certification in order to perform this type of work. The next opportunity to attend the review training and sit for the exam… Read More
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… Read More
Larry 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… Read More
Calling landscape employees!!! Thursday, August 17, 2017 is the next opportunity for licensed pesticide applicators to earn CEUs for renewal. Attend one or all sessions to earn what you need. The class will be held… Read More
Whether 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
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:… Read More
The 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… Read More
