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Native Wildflowers Account For Our Fall Color

by Les Harrison
October 12, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Wakulla County has many natural wonders which encompass all 12 months of the year. The woodlands, the springs, and the coast all rate highly with anyone who has an appreciation for outdoor ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Agriculture, Bugs, Community, Conservation, Education, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Farming, Garden, Gardening, General Information, Growing, In The Garden Now, Insects, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Pest Management, Plants, Public Speaking, School Gardening Program, The Wakulla Gardener, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Keep Your Food Safe In Emergency

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 29, 2017

Keeping Your Food Safe During an Emergency by Samantha Kennedy, UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County Two of the most pressing concerns during and after an emergency are food and water. The recent series of hurricanes to affect the United States ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Community, Conservation, Cooking, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Financial, Financial Tips, Food, FYCS, Health, Healthy, Living Well In The Panhandle, Money Management, Nutrition, Saving, Sustainability Community, Sustainable Living, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Railroad Vine Is Established On Tropical Beaches

by Les Harrison
September 15, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Until relatively recently, traveling any distance was an arduous and difficult process. The problems compounded if there was a large baggage load. Initially, there were two obvious ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Agriculture, Children, Community, Conservation, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Farming, Florida, Fun, Garden, Gardening, General Information, Grow, Growing, Horticulture, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Plant, Plants, UF/IFAS, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Armyworms Can Be A Real Problem In Garden

by Les Harrison
July 28, 2017

  By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Guests which are picky eaters are no fun, especially for a host. No matter what dish is served, there is always something wrong with it. It can be the wrong flavor, incorrect seasoning, ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Conservation, Education, Environment, Farming, General Information, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, The Wakulla Gardener, Wakulla County Extension

Bears Are The Largest Native Animal In Florida

by Les Harrison
October 28, 2016

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Being the biggest and most imposing has its advantages. Recognition is almost universal in the home locale where there is respect for the impressive appearance from some and fear of a daunting ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Black Bear, Conservation, Education, Environment, Florida, Florida Bear, Les Harrison, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Naturall Wakulla, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension

ASK SHELLEY: Wakulla Recycling Update

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 7, 2016

I recently had the opportunity to ask questions of a representative from Waste Pro to clarify some of the “gray” areas concerning recycling in Wakulla County. It was a worthwhile conversation that resulted in some ideas that I want to ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ask Shelley, Conservation, Education, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Families & Consumers, Recycling, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla Extension

ASK SHELLEY: Wakulla Recycling Update

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 7, 2016

By Shelley Swenson Extension Agent III UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension I recently had the opportunity to ask questions of a representative from Waste Pro to clarify some of the “gray” areas concerning recycling in Wakulla County. It was ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Blue Zones, Community, Conservation, Educational, Environment, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Foods, Health, Healthy, Nutrition, Recycling, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla

ASK SHELLEY: Blue Zone Study Group Forming

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 4, 2016

By Shelley Swenson Extension Agent III UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension Before I begin with my chosen topic, I am sorry to report on the informationseeking meetings that I had scheduled with WastePro to discuss some of the gray areas and questions ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Blue Zones, Conservation, Educational, Environment, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health, Nutrition, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living

Gopher Tortoises Are Adapted To The Heat

by Les Harrison
July 22, 2016

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The 90 degree plus late July temperature reading have many residents slowing their pace for the explicit purpose on not overheating. The summer shuffle, along with a good hat and plenty of ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Florida, Gopher Tortoise, Les Harrison, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Wakulla Extension