Garden and Soil Preparations For The Spring

By Les Harrison The month of February 2018 has seen a warming trend, at least when compared to January 2018. Still, it is winter in north Florida and only the hardiest of vegetables are growing… Read More
by Les Harrison
Posted: February 8, 2018
By Les Harrison The month of February 2018 has seen a warming trend, at least when compared to January 2018. Still, it is winter in north Florida and only the hardiest of vegetables are growing… Read More
by Les Harrison
Posted: August 11, 2017
July’s hot summer weather has given way to August’s 31 days of what will likely be temperatures and humidity equally elevated and intense. Wishes for November’s cooler thermometer reading are already creeping into daily conversations…. Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, irrigation, lawn, lawns, Panhandle Gardening, soil, Stormwater
by Les Harrison
Posted: January 23, 2015
Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director With a name like hairy vetch, it is hard to be appreciated. Though not native to Florida, this flowering legume is common in Wakulla County without… Read More
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Big Bend Wakulla, Environment, Extension, Florida, hairy vetch, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, legume, Les Harrison, local, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, soil, The Wakulla News, wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, winter
by Les Harrison
Posted: January 17, 2015
Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Everyone has raked a gargantuan pile of leaves in their yard to ensure the return of a pristine lawn for spring, only to have it scattered… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: animals, autumn, Beetles, Big Bend Bugs!, Big Bend Wakulla, Bug Identification, bugs, caterpillars, Environment, Extension, Florida, insect, Insects, Landscape, leaf, leaf litter, leaves, Les Harrison, local, native, Native Plants, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, soil, The Wakulla News, trees, wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Wildlife, winter
by Les Harrison
Posted: December 23, 2014
Yes, the majestic cypress knee.. We’ve all seen (if not stubbed our toes on) them, but what is the purpose for these enigmatic protrusions from the earth?
Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Big Bend Wakulla, Environment, Extension, Florida, fresh water, Les Harrison, local, native, Native Plants, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, rain, soil, The Wakulla News, trees, wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension
by Les Harrison
Posted: January 6, 2014
Santa is back at the North Pole and will not return until next December. The confetti and party hats are all used up and the reality has set in that January 2014 is here. What… Read More
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: caterpillar, cicadas, cocoon, Earthworms, Environment, frogs, Insects, Les Harrison, local, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, soil, The Wakulla News, wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County Extension, winter
by John Wells
Posted: July 20, 2012
By: Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby brought much needed rain to Wakulla County and the Big Bend region. Many, but not all, pastures, paddocks and hayfields have absorbed the moisture…. Read More
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Debby, Fairy Shrimp, fresh water, Ponds, soil, Tropical Storm, wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla Extension
by BLOGS.IFAS2
Posted: July 20, 2012
By: Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby brought much needed rain to Wakulla County and the Big Bend region. Many, but not all, pastures, paddocks and hayfields have absorbed the moisture…. Read More
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Debby, Fairy Shrimp, fresh water, invertebrates, Natural Resources, rain, soil, Tropical Storm, wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension
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