Category: Agriculture

Discover How UF/IFAS Taylor County Extension Can Benefit You

by Lori Wiggins
October 12, 2026

Did you know that valuable educational resources are available right here in Taylor County? These opportunities can help improve your quality of life. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Taylor County ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-h, Children, Conservation, Cooking, Family, Florida, Gardening, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Horticulture, Livestock, Marine Extension, Marine Habitat, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, Volunteer

October is Florida Native Plant Month

by Lisa Strange
October 1, 2026

Celebrate by planting a native plant. While the rest of the country looks toward the first autumn frosts, North Florida gardeners know that October is our time to shine. Our best planting window as the weather starts to cool off encourages Master ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Conservation, Florida, Florida Friendly Landscape, Florida Native Plants, Gardening, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension

The Power of Volunteers: Making a Difference Through Extension

by Lori Wiggins
September 17, 2026

Volunteers are at the heart of UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County. They give their time, share their knowledge and step forward when help is needed. While much of their work happens quietly behind the scenes, their collective impact can be seen ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #TaylorCounty, 4-h, Family, Florida, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Marine Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Volunteer

Why Visit a UF/IFAS Demonstration Garden?

by Lisa Strange
May 22, 2026

Florida’s most successful gardens look so effortless. The secret isn’t just in the soil—it’s in the "living classrooms" scattered across the state. UF/IFAS Extension offices maintain a network of demonstration gardens designed to show, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida, Gardening, Health, Horticulture, Physical Activity, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension

Cut Flowers – An Opportunity for Taylor County

by Lisa Strange
May 20, 2026

Specialty cut flower production is an emerging niche for growers in Taylor County, located in Florida’s Zone 9. With mild winters and a long growing season, the area is well-suited for high-value, non-traditional floriculture crops such as ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Cut Flowers, Florida, Gardening, Health, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension

Roadside Rainbows: Annual Phlox Brightens Spring and Lifts Spirits

by Lisa Strange
April 23, 2026

Each spring, Florida’s roadsides come alive with soft waves of white, pink, purple, and burgundy as annual phlox begins to bloom. These low-growing wildflowers may be small, but they create a striking display that has become a seasonal hallmark ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Conservation, Florida, Gardening, Horticulture

Master Gardener Volunteer Spring Festival Annual Plant Sale

by Lisa Strange
April 17, 2026

The UF/IFAS Taylor County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their Annual 2026 Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Taylor County Extension office located at 203 Forest Park Dr., Perry. (Forest Capital ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Conservation, Florida, Florida Friendly Landscape, Gardening, Master Gardener, Plant Sale, UF/IFAS Extension

Florida’s Winter Fruits Bring Fresh Flavor and Powerful Health Benefits

by Lori Wiggins
February 4, 2026

Floridians don’t have to wait for spring to enjoy fresh, locally grown fruit. Winter is one of Florida’s most productive fruit seasons, offering a variety of flavorful options that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Citrus fruits ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Family, Fruits, Health, Health Benefits, Healthy, Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Winter Fruits

Celebrating Florida Arbor Day Through Community Tree Planting

by Lisa Strange
January 12, 2026

Arbor Day has served as a national reminder of the ecological, economic, and social value of trees since its establishment in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska. The observance has since expanded nationwide, with individual states selecting ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Florida, Florida Arbor Day, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Natives, Perry, Planting Trees, Trees, UF/IFAS Extension

Sandspurs…Sandburs…Cenchrus spp.

by Lisa Strange
December 11, 2025

What Are Sandspurs? Where in the world are all these little spurs coming from? Although it’s often considered a nuisance, this annual grass that commonly grows in sandy, undisturbed areas throughout much of the United States, does have some ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Horticulture, Lawns, Pasture, Sandspurs, UF/IFAS Extension

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