UF/IFAS Extension
Gilchrist County
UF/IFAS Extension Gilchrist County is a partnership between the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science. County Extension functions for the purpose of providing scientific knowledge and expertise to the public.
Contact
gilchrist@ifas.ufl.edu
(352) 463-3174
125 E. Wade Street
Trenton, FL 32693
Growing a Green Thumb; Water is a Limiting Factor
"Gardening requires lots of water - most of it in the form of perspiration." ~ Lou Erickson
Florida’s winter and spring tend to be drier months
03/17/2022
Growing a Green Thumb; Soil Preparation
A bit of garden wit, ascribed to Dave Barry, “your first job is to prepare the soil. The best tool for this is your neighbor's motorized garden tiller
03/14/2022
What's Going on in Florida
DIY Container Garden with Draped Hypertufa
Perfect for seasonal gardens and great for gift giving. You'll create a unique, one-of-a-kind, textural container suitable for indoor or outdoor display
04/19/2022
This Hurricane Season, Be Prepared for Anything
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1. Are you ready?
Maybe you think you’re ready—you’ve got some bottled water and canned goods to last a few days
05/23/2022
New guided tours help you follow the Big Bend Shellfish Trail
Big Bend Shellfish Trail
Florida's Big Bend is one of the last places in Florida with wide swaths of undeveloped coastline. Here, natural shorelines mix with abundant wildlife and clean water to produce amazing visitor experiences
03/09/2022
Growing a Green Thumb; Pruning Grapevine
The muscadine is believed to be one of the first native grape species cultivated in North America. Its fruit is popular in jellies, eating in hand, juice and winemaking
02/04/2022
Tree of the Month, January
From a distance, white blooms draw your attention when a lot of other trees are still bare. A closer look reveals clusters of fragrant whitish flowers
01/24/2022
Ready, Set, Garden; A Hands-On Workshop
This is a three-part program to improve gardening skill and knowledge.
“What’s the Deal with Invasive Plants” with Dr
01/24/2022