Tag: gardening

Fairy Rings Appear After Recent Rains

by Les Harrison
June 30, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Watering the lawn has not been on anyone's list lately. The ample, if not excessive, rain has placed a temporary hold on this necessary task to maintain home lawns and landscapes. It is true ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
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Milkweed Is The Only Food For Monarch Larva

by Les Harrison
June 29, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Monarch butterflies, Danaus plexippus, are likely the best known butterflies on the planet because of their remarkable and much publicized ability to migrate thousands of miles across international ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
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Corn Is Thriving With All The Recent Rain

by Les Harrison
June 16, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director One thing is certain, the recent rains are making the grass and most other plants grow. Thankfully the conversations about drought have been silenced for the time being and everything ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
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Preparing To Become Butterflies, Moths

by Les Harrison
June 1, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The bright colors of spring’s blooms have settled into the comfortable shades of early summer. While spring’s brilliance stands in stark contrast to winter’s muted tones, summer ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
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Sassafras Trees Are Native To Wakulla County

by Les Harrison
May 25, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The upcoming hot holiday weekend bodes many outdoor events here in north Florida’s premier area for leisure activities. Of course with heat and activity comes thirst and the need for a quenching ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
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Assassin Bugs Have Despicable Reputation For Bloodsucking

by Les Harrison
May 18, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Contemporary Hollywood has glorified some of the horrific aspects to organized crime. The cinematic tales generally balance the personality facets of these dubious characters so there is some ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
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Expect A Bumper Crop Of Yellowflies, Lovebugs

by Les Harrison
May 11, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The somewhat unseasonably cool weather of the past week has been a pleasant contrast to the hot, humid days to come. Still, the insect population is getting ready for what should be a banner ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
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English Peas Grow Successfully In The Wakulla Spring

by Les Harrison
April 21, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director and Gohar Umar FAMU Extension Horticulture Specialist April in Wakulla County is a transitional gardening month. Both spring and winter gardens are being tended, with the winter crops coming ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
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Smilax Is A Vine That Can Be Difficult To Control

by Les Harrison
April 21, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Sometimes appearances really do represent the situation at hand. It can be good, or it can be bad. With spring 2017 literally covering Wakulla County, the observer must be focused ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
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Plasterer Bees Are Swarming This Time Of Year

by Les Harrison
April 13, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director There are certain sounds which attract the immediate attention of people and set off instinctive reactions. Car alarms and sirens are two good examples. At the first sound of a car alarm, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
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