Jackson County Master Gardener Class

The Jackson County Extension Service will be conducting a Master Gardener Class beginning in February 2013. For more information contact the office at (850) 482-9620.

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Jackson County Redesigned Website

Marianna, Fla.-The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Jackson County’s Extension Office has redesigned their website to be more user-friendly. The website offers the latest information on upcoming events, and web-based updates on topics including Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Horticulture. The Jackson County agriculture page offers the latest marketing …

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Armenian Cucumbers

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Armenian cucumbers are actually a melon and are related to the muskmelon. It is susceptible to wilt, therefore it does its best in the high heat of summer when other plants are under severe heat stress. Our local Jackson County Master Gardener planted Armenian cucumber seeds in April 2012. They slowly developed leaves, vines, and …

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New UF Publication: North Florida Gardening Calendar

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North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451) Give cold-damaged palms proper care to encourage their recovery in February. In April, monitor landscape plants weekly for aphids on tender new growth. Annuals that can take full sun during hot summer months include celosia, portulaca, vinca, and some coleus. In September, plant cool-season vegetable crops, such as radish, carrot, …

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