Category: Events

Spring Festival and Plant Sale is around the corner

by Eva Maria Pabon
February 15, 2019

The Osceola County Master Gardeners have been working really hard to bring our First Spring Festival and Plant Sale to the community. This year we have vendors selling plant, honey, garden products and more. Come and visit us Saturday, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, WORK & LIFE

Creating a Florida-Friendly Landscape

by Eva Maria Pabon
January 2, 2019

The traditional Florida garden is characterized with wildlife activity, indigenous colors, and textures. You might think that maintaining a traditional Florida garden may be costly and strenuous, but it is not. There is a simplified way that ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscape, Gardening Information, Mastergardeners, Non Point Pollution, Plant Festival

Spring Festival and Plant Sale

by Eva Maria Pabon
November 8, 2018

Every year the Osceola County Master Gardener have two plant sales to provide the community unique plants and education. During the last sale we asked the visitors if they will like more vendors and the answer was YES! After few meetings and ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture,

Experience Fall in Osceola County

by Krista Stump
October 31, 2018

Have you noticed? Autumn is here! Take advantage of the cooling temperatures and enjoy an outdoor activity this weekend. Is there a hobby you’ve always wanted to try? A state park or lake you’ve never seen? Whether you prefer a moment of ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Natural Resources
Tags: Parks

Reclaimed Water for Irrigation

by Krista Stump
August 23, 2018

Have you seen purple pipes around your town or neighborhood? What about signs that read, "Reclaimed Water. Do not Drink," like the one below? Reclaimed water is treated wastewater that is reused in a variety of ways, but it ... READ MORE

Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Irrigation, Reclaimed Water, Reuse, Water, Water Conservation, Water Treatment

Osceola County 4-H Horse Program Open House

by Jessica Sprain
August 20, 2018

Do you ride horses? Are you interested in the science behind being a horse rider? Come check out the Osceola County 4-H Horse Program at the Horse Open House. We will have current members sharing about their experience and experts to answer ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events
Tags: 4-H, Horse Program

Starting a Small Farm Business

by Jessica Sullivan
August 3, 2018

Farm-based businesses have expanding opportunities to offer unique products, entertainment, and services to locals or visitors from around the world. Osceola County’s recent increase in new residents has brought in both new farm operators ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Events
Tags: Agripreneur, Entrepreneurship, Small Farm, Starting A Business

Osceola County 4-H Awards

by Jessica Sprain
May 14, 2018

Join us for the Osceola County 4-H Awards Program! Help us recognize our outstanding 4-H members and leaders on August 6th at Extension Services. Check-in will begin at 6:00 pm with the program beginning at 6:30 pm. Cake and refreshments will ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events
Tags: 4-H, Awards

Osceola County 4-H Summer Camp

by Jessica Sprain
May 14, 2018

Summertime is fast approaching and we are looking forward to a fun filled camp week, July 9th-13th, at Camp Cloverleaf in Lake Placid, FL. Are you ages 8-13 and looking for something fun to do this summer? Join Osceola County ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events
Tags: 4-H, Camp Cloverleaf

FIT Wellness Series

by Gabriela Murza
April 17, 2018

FIT - Forever Improving Through - Wellness Series is a 6-week series that combines education, hands-on activities, and practical application to your personal health. Since its inception in 2015, participants have seen great results, including ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Wellness

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