A Shrub that Likes it Shady
Almost every landscape has a problem area where the sun just doesn’t shine and many plants won’t make it, maybe it’s the north side of your house, under a small tree, or tucked away in… Read More
Converting from Pines to Pastures? Control Weeds before Planting
With the continued expansion of beef cattle in our area, pasture and hay land is becoming scarce for new producers, and others interested in expanding their operation. Most of the counties in the Florida Panhandle… Read More
Are Your Dogwoods in Decline?
Everyone, or at least everyone fortunate enough to grow up in the South, has a fond memory tucked away of a sight or smell of a plant that reminds them of the good old days…. Read More
Welcome to the UF/IFAS Extension Walton County Blog
UF/IFAS Blogs Getting Started with Your New Blog Login to WP and edit this page to make your first post. Don’t forget to change the title of your post. After writing your posts, you may… Read More
Miniature Plants with Sizeable Character
Water meal, the world’s smallest flowering plant. Photo by Vic Ramey, University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Used with permission. Some of the world’s smallest flowering plants grow in aquatic environments. And… Read More
Why Are There Holes in My Tree?
Have you noticed strange rings of pencil-sized holes on the trunks of certain trees in your landscape recently? If so, take heart that these holes are not emanating from an infestation of destructive insects but… Read More
2017 Lloyd Rhoden Agricultural Scholarship
The North Florida Fair Association will be awarding 2 scholarships to recipients entering a Florida institution of higher learning. If you would like to nominate someone, please visit the following website for specific criteria. Nominations… Read More
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida AgVocator Scholarship
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering six $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors within its chartered territory. Two students in each region (list below) will receive a scholarship. Preference will be given to students… Read More
4-H Saves Lives: A Teen’s Trajectory to Thrive
Many people know 4-H as the nation’s largest youth development organization. They may also know that 4-H programs focus on life skill development through experiential learning in a safe affirming environment. However, something many may not… Read More
4-H County Events
It’s time to start thinking about county events!!! If you have children ages 5-18 who may be interested in competing please let us know. ALL winners (with the exception of Cloverbuds and Art) will advance to… Read More