Edible Gardening in St. Johns County – October 2020
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Water Wednesday Recap – Irrigation and Calibration
Why do we have irrigation systems in Florida? What are irrigation system requirements and why does what we do in our own yards impact Florida’s water? Last Water Wednesday, Tina McIntyre and Brooke Moffis, the… Read More
Simply Florida!
In 2007, the Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) dedicated a cookbook in memory of a four-decade state FCS specialist and extension agent, Professor Mary Harrison. Professor Harrison was a tireless advocate… Read More
How To Keep Your Septic System Healthy
Many people choose to live in the country because they cherish the peace and quiet, the wide open spaces, and the beauty of nature. Today, however, I am going to talk about something that may… Read More
Fishin’ for Good Seafood!
The state of Florida has a total of 1,350 miles of coastline! Good for those who like to consume fish as part of their healthy diet. Why is fish so healthy? Fish is a high… Read More
World Sea Turtle Day is June 16
June 16 is World Sea Turtle Day. Most readers are probably aware that sea turtles nest on our local beaches during the summer months (May through October). Three species commonly nest on Florida beaches. Over… Read More
Busting Hurricane Myths!
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) published an article on hurricane myths since many coastal and hurricane prone area residents base their information on erroneous facts. For starters, 84% of Americans base their evacuation… Read More
Hurricane Preparation: Evacuating Your Premise
Since the probability of Florida being hit with a hurricane in any year is high, it is best to have an evacuation plan for your home. Have a prepared plan and have it set for… Read More
St. Johns County Disaster Planning for Older Adults
According to Jeff Alexander, Deputy Director of St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center, the official hurricane predictions from the University of Colorado states that there will be 16 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 4 major… Read More