Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop
A “Grow Your Own Mushrooms” class will be held at the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office on Friday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn about the tools and techniques to grow these tasty,… Read More
Tag: Garden
Gall Wasps
Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Mothers want what is best for their offspring. Surprisingly, one of the greatest mothers of all may be the tiny wasp, Callirhytis. Often mistaken as a… Read More
What’s In the Garden Now — Onions!
By Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director and Shelley Swenson, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent The winter weather is finally giving way to springtime. While temperatures have been erratic, the rain… Read More
Smilax
Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Perseverance is a respectable trait in any person. Unfortunately, it is less than pleasant when applied to a thorny vine, such as smilax. Its determined nature is… Read More
Plants are Beginning to Reawaken from Winter
Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Groundhogs across the United States agree, winter is far from over. Some plants and trees in our area, however, are trying their best to get a head… Read More
What’s in the Garden Now – Broccoli
By Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director and Shelley Swenson, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent January and February’s cool to cold rainy weather hardly brings gardening to mind for most Wakulla… Read More
What’s In Season Now?
Fresh From Florida! 2015 has officially arrived, and what better way to start the new year than with fresh produce–from right here in Florida! Make sure to get your Fresh From Florida shopping list to… Read More
Last Call – 2015 Master Gardeners!
There is still time to register for the 2015 Master Gardener Class in Wakulla County! (Class is now closed to new applicants.) The program begins this Thursday evening, January 29, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. and… Read More
Hairy Vetch
Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Though its name is less than appealing, hairy vetch is a useful–if not beautiful–flowering legume, common to Wakulla County. Capable of surviving freezing temperatures, it proves… Read More
Get Your Free Tree at the Arbor Day Festival!
Starting at 10am this Saturday, the 11th annual Crawfordville Arbor Day festival — and tree giveaway — will take place at Hudson Park! There are hundreds of trees to choose from, including: redbud, tulip poplar,… Read More