Winter Beauties
With their shiny green leaves, compact growth habit and unique blooms, camellias are the winter queen of flowering shrubs. Worldwide, there are about 250 different species of camellias. In the landscapes of Northwest Florida, the most commonly grown species are...
Meet the Agent Matthew Orwat
Matthew J. Orwat Is the Horticulture Extension Agent for Washington County, Florida. His mission is to provide educational programming to meet the diverse needs of and provide solutions for homeowners and small farmers with ornamental, turf, fruit and vegetable...
Video: Grow a Red Roselle for a Homemade Tea
Fall is here and Red roselle hibiscus is responding with flowers and fruit. Learn to grow your own Roselle hibiscus and make a delicious tea with UF IFAS Escambia Extension's Garden to Table segment. https://youtu.be/unV0yFmRIz0
Satsuma Harvest Season in North Florida
When asked what kind of citrus to grow here in North Florida, my default response is satsuma. I usually get a funny look, followed by an attempt by the person who's asking to repeat the name satsuma. The individual may ask, “What is satsuma… is that a citrus?” I guess...
Full Moon Fever: Wolf Spiders and Werewolves
Halloween coincides with a full moon this year, so you may want to be on the lookout for hungry werewolves. In your garden, you may also be on the lookout for a much smaller, yet just as frightful, type of wolf. Well – wolf spider, that is! But have no fear, just as...
A Landscape Combo for Native Fall Color: Muhly Grass & Darrow’s Blueberry
In the Panhandle, fall is the prettiest season for wildflowers. Our roadsides and woodlands are covered with pinks, whites, yellows, blues, purples, and even a little red here and there. Pretty as it may be, the beautiful wildflower look isn’t super appropriate for...
Property Law and Tree Damage
After storms, Extension agents are routinely asked about whose responsibility it is to maintain a tree along a property line. This becomes particularly important in a situation where a property owner’s tree or branch falls and causes damage to their neighbor’s home or...
Try Chinese Pistache for a Small Tree Selection
Many people often request a recommendation for a small tree that will be suitable for their landscape and one to consider is the Chinese Pistache, Pistachia chinensis. Although not a native tree, Chinese Pistache does not have invasive potential so it can make a...
Are We Creating Super Bugs?
Normally, you will have one of four answers: "yes", "no", "I don’t know" or "what are super bugs?" The answer to the last one is an insect or other pest that has become resistant to chemical treatments through either natural selection (genetics) or an adaptive...
Video: Stevia, As Sweet as Can Be
Stevia grows well when planted in the ground or in a container. Learn basic care in the garden and how to use fresh leaves to sweeten your next dish or drink with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County's Garden to Table segment. https://youtu.be/dgrDD2ydqxQ