Tag: horticulture

MG Lecture Series: Turfgrass Alternatives for Coastal Northwest Florida

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 27, 2017

The Walton County Master Gardeners present the latest installment of their monthly lecture series entitled “Turfgrass Alternatives for Northwest Florida”. Horticulture Agent Daniel Leonard will present the program for the public on Wednesday, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Horticulture, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Lecture Series, Turfgrass, Turfgrass Alternatives, Turfgrass For Coastal Areas, Turfgrass For Northwest Florida, UF /IFAS Walton County Extension, Walton County, Walton County Extension, Walton County Master Gardener Lecture Series, Walton County Master Gardeners

Tired of Turf? Try Groundcover Alternatives Instead!

by Daniel Leonard
May 18, 2017

If you’re like me, growing turfgrass is often more of a hassle than anything else. Regardless of the species you plant, none tolerates shade well and it can seem like there is a never-ending list of chores and expenses that accompany lawn ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Fertilizer, Flowers, Gardening, General Gardening, Groundcover, Horticulture, Installation, Irrigation, Lawn, Lawns, Mowing, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Turf, Watering, Weeds, Wildflowers, Wildlife

A Shrub that Likes it Shady

by Daniel Leonard
April 24, 2017

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 an oddly-shaped alcove. We all know the same old ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Garden Design, Gardening, General Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Shrubs, Uncategorized

Growing Hops in the Panhandle

by Evan Anderson
September 9, 2016

When one thinks of hops, one most likely thinks first of beer. The brewing of beer, and especially its subsequent consumption, are likely to eclipse thoughts of any other part of the process that brings such a tasty beverage to the table. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Herbs, Hops, Horticulture, Panhandle Agriculture

Don’t Be Duped By Plant Tags!

by Daniel Leonard
April 27, 2016

People are, by nature, skeptical. Humans are and have always been questioners of the world around them and that’s a good thing! For instance, when one reads a sensational article on Facebook or watches an infomercial selling a too-good-to-be-true ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Garden, Garden Design, Gardening, General Gardening, Green Industry, Horticulture, Installation, Landscape, Landscaping, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Shrubs, Trees

Arthropod Pests of Strawberries

by Evan Anderson
April 22, 2016

Evan Anderson, Walton County Agriculture Agent Strawberries are currently in full production, and seeing rows of beautiful berries at a u-pick operation, or flats of flawless fruits in the store makes it easy for the consumer to forget how many ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Fruit, Horticulture, Insects, Panhandle Agriculture, Pest Management, Strawberry, Tarnished Plant Bug, Two-spotted Spider Mite

AgVOCATOR Scholarship Information

by BLOGS.IFAS
December 14, 2015

Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering a new scholarship opportunity for college-bound high school seniors. The agricultural lender will award six $1,500 AgVocator Scholarships for seniors within its chartered territory, which includes ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Scholarship

Low Tunnels Provide Year-Round Gardening Versatility

by Evan Anderson
July 10, 2015

As the heat of the summer falls upon us, it may seem strange to start thinking about structures to protect crops from the weather. A versatile structure, however, can do more than just protect crops from the cold. Low tunnels are one option ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Horticulture, Panhandle Agriculture

Why Produce Farmers Should be Concerned about Food Safety

by Evan Anderson
February 20, 2015

The United States has one of the safest food supplies in the world, and it’s no coincidence. A lot of work has been put into developing rules that producers, processors, and distributors must follow in order to keep the food we eat safe. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Food Safety, Fruit, General Agriculture, Horticulture, Panhandle Agriculture, Vegetables

Horticulture

by John Wells
February 29, 2012

Welcome to the Walton County Horticulture website. The Walton County Horticulture Agent is Daniel Leonard. For more information email Daniel at d.leonard@ufl.edu. READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Horticulture

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