Gardening in the Panhandle ………………..

By | June 25, 2018

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Panhandle Ag Update

Annuals to Beat the Summer Heat

It’s hot out there!  But, Despite the relentless heat and blistering sunshine, low-maintenance, eye-catching color can still be had in the landscape.  It is time to turn to two favorite Florida-Friendly annuals to do the heavy lifting in the landscape:  ‘Diamond Frost’ Euphorbia, and the ‘Cora’ Vinca series. Continue reading to learn more about these two awesome plants!

 

 

Growing Squash in the Home Garden

Are you interested in growing squash in your garden?  Do you know the difference between summer squash and winter squash?  Check out this very informative instructional video on growing squash in your home garden by Walton County Agriculture Agent Evan Anderson.

 

 

Enter Your Garden Bounty into the North Florida Fair

Instead of simply attending the North Florida Fair this year, submit your garden’s best for competition!  Click here to learn more about the various categories of seeking entries for this year’s fair!

 

 

Upcoming Events 

Saturday, July 14.  9 am- 12 pm.   Join UF/IFAS Bay County Extension at 2728 E. 14th Street, Panama City, FL 32401 for “Pollinators and the Plants They Love”.  This free workshop will focus on the many pollinators found in Northwest Florida, their environmental and economic importance and the plants that attract them.  Learn more about this event by following this Facebook linkhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1672704972845161/ and register on Eventbrite at https://ufifas_pollinators.eventbrite.com or call 850-784-6105.

 

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