UF/IFAS Extension
Okaloosa County
The UF/IFAS Extension Okaloosa County is the outreach arm of the Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. It is a three-way cooperative arrangement between the Board of County Commissioners, the University of Florida, and the United States Department of Agriculture.
Contact
countyextinfo@myokaloosa.com
(850) 689-5850
3098 Airport Road
Crestview, FL 32539
Weak, Declining Lawns Common in Spring
Many North Florida lawns are not looking too good this spring. Some lawns are weak and some have dead areas that used to be alive and green
05/02/2023
Plant Clinic to Help with Lawn, Landscape & Garden Questions
An upcoming plant clinic in Fort Walton Beach is designed to provide answers to lawn, landscape and/or garden problems.
The plant clinic will be held Friday, May 19 from 9 a
05/16/2023
This Spring, Take the FFL Pledge
Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming, grass is growing and many of us are heading outdoors to spruce up our gardens and home landscapes. Yardwork is different from most home improvement projects—there’s more to it than fixing what’s broken, adding something new or redecorating
05/02/2023
Graze the Yard Lecture
A surprising number of plants can be used in our landscapes that are edible. In addition to the many traditional fruit and vegetable plants, there are other plants that are not as often considered, including some ornamentals and even "weeds” that have edible qualities
05/15/2023
Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale includes Native Plants
The UF/IFAS Okaloosa County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their 2023 Spring Plant Sale 8 a.m
04/27/2023
Lawn, Landscape Help Available at Plant Clinic
An upcoming plant clinic in Fort Walton Beach is designed to provide answers to lawn, landscape and/or garden problems.
The plant clinic will be held Friday, April 21 from 9 a
04/18/2023
Learn about Easter Lilies and other Bulb-type Plants
Today is Easter and for many people Easter symbolizes renewed life. And so, the white flowers of the Easter lily signify the new life of spring
04/09/2023
