Tropical storm season officially ends November 30. I’m not predicting a storm but even with our average winds during a typical thunderstorm, you’d be wise to prepare. Falling trees and flying landscape debris during a storm can cause… Read More
Q. I’ve had a successful year with my vegetable garden and am looking for a class on how to safely can some of my produce. Does the Extension Office have an upcoming class that I can attend? A…. Read More
The Okaloosa County Extension Office is taking applications for the 2015 Master Gardener training course. The Master Garden Program in Florida is a joint endeavor of University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension and gardening… Read More
In this special week long edition of Volunteering in the Panhandle, exceptional volunteers are being recognized for National Volunteer Week. This article features Okaloosa County’s volunteer for 25 years, Dr. Reese Williamson. 4-H Can be a Life-long Passion… Read More
With the beginning of spring comes the influx of insects, including termites. In Okaloosa County, the exotic Formosan Termite, capable of doing significant damage to homes is one that we have to monitor. If you want to learn more… Read More
The month of May and after is going to be a time of recovery for Northwest Florida. On April 30th, 2014 many residents awoke, if they slept at all, to drenched neighborhoods and all of the damage and… Read More
The following provides information on safety regarding the following areas: 1) FLOOD WATER SAFETY 2) FLOODING/STORMS CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH SEWAGE SYSTEMS 3) ALERT TO PRIVATE WELL OWNERS IN FLOODED AREAS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 1) The Florida Department of Health… Read More
The month of May and after is going to be a time of recovery for Northwest Florida. On April 30th, 2014 many residents awoke, if they slept at all, to drenched neighborhoods and all of the damage and… Read More
With all of these extreme weather events in Northwest Florida, our landscapes are taking a beating. From being frozen during the ice storm, heavy rains in winter and now our recent flood our landscapes will respond in a… Read More
After a flood event people are trying to recover and may not consider that many wild animals were also impacted. Not only are many of our neighbors displaced from their homes but many animals such as mammals, insects,… Read More
