By Les Harrison Ag & Natural Resources Agent County Extension Director UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension It is easy to forget that not all nature has to offer is an enjoyable experience. One consideration before tromping off into unfamiliar ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesBy Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The thought of wildflowers tends to generate images of serene rural settings and the flawless appearance of nature at its most beautiful. A spray of colors dances through the filtered sunlight ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesLes Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Most homeowners and landscape managers consider mushrooms a blemish on the otherwise perfect and highly manicured lawn. Making them disappear as fast as the seemingly appeared is the only supernatural ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesBy Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby is headed out to sea, but the many problems she caused are still here. One of particular concern to livestock owners is foot rot. It is a frequent problem of beef and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockGreen Drinks + Green Leads Wednesday June 27th @ 6:00 pm Speaker: Sherri Kraeft, 4-H Agent in Wakulla County She teaches about basic bee physiology, bee behavior, pollination, beekeeping equipment and building, honey extraction and a general ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources[portfolio_slideshow] By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby is on a heading away from Wakulla County and Florida’s Big Bend, but leaving a trail of damage in her wake. One already visible bit of wreckage ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureThe warm, dry spring of 2012 made the return of rains a joyous event. The grass and ornamentals perked up and everything returned to a pleasant shade of green appropriate to the season. Along with the desirable foliage, a bumper crop of weeds ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Pests & Disease[portfolio_slideshow] Pictured: Crotolaria early stage, Crotolaria mature, Horsenettle Bloom, Horsenettle Fruit, Night Shade, Sycle Pod By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The warm, dry spring of 2012 made the return of rains ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Pests & Disease[portfolio_slideshow] The growing season is here and there are some wonderful locally grown foods readily available. Local gardens and orchards are bursting with fruits and vegetables. Locally produced, home grown fruits and vegetables have ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS ExtensionThe UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension Office is celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the Morrill Act, also known as the Land-Grant College Act with an open house on June 23, 2012. By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension DIrector Read More About ... READ MORE
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