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 have a unique… Read More
This the last week to register for the Northwest Florida Fair 2017. This fair is scheduled for September 25th-30th, 2017. All registration is due to the UF/IFAS Okaloosa County Extension Office (3098 Airport Rd, Crestview, FL) by Friday,… 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 landfall somewhere in… 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 in Okaloosa County… 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 is 91317. For… 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 those planted in… Read More
A New Yorker cartoon shows a lady shopping a garden center bench for plants. She has three choices at three price points: annuals, $6; perennials, $10; eternals, $749.95. No matter what the cost, plants don’t live forever. And… Read More
If you are one of the many that have taken advantage of the frequent rain in order to establish a new lawn, keep an eye open for “grass worms”. Though truly caterpillars, not worms, these destructive, chewing insects… 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 incorporate organic gardening… 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 in Ft Walton… Read More
