Earn or Renew Your Fertilizer Certification
The 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… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes
Multiple Locations to Get Lawn, Landscape and Garden Help
The University of Florida has offices in all 67 Florida Counties. These Extension offices are part of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and they offer you the “front door” to… Read More
Container Gardening Lecture & Mini Plant Sale
A 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… Read More
CORE / Ornamental & Turf
In 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… Read More
2017 4-H Summer Camp at Camp Timpoochee & May Plant Clinic
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… Read More
Best Lawn Grass and Mole Cricket Control Questions
Q. What’s the best lawn grass for North Florida? A. Choosing a lawn grass involves selecting a grass that best fits the site conditions. Is the site shady, do you have an irrigation system, is… Read More
Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale & Native Plant Trail Tour
Spring Plant Sale Okaloosa County Master Gardeners will hold their Spring Plant Sale 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22 at the Extension Annex located at 127 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach…. Read More
April’s Plant Clinic & Should I Put Sand on My Lawn?
This year’s first plant clinic will be held Friday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Fort Walton Beach at the Okaloosa County Extension building, 127 W. Hollywood Blvd. Bring a fresh sample… Read More
Upcoming Lawn & Gardening Events in Northwest Florida
Many people become frustrated with their lawns here in Florida. Our climate, sandy soils and pest problems are unique compared to most areas of the U.S. Most people follow incorrect lawn care practices in Florida…. Read More
Tomato Troubles & Upcoming Tomato Seminar
Tomatoes are popular in the home garden and the Extension office receives many calls from gardeners concerning their tomato troubles. Willie Chance, Extension Vegetable Crops Specialist in Georgia, describes common tomato problems in today’s article…. Read More