Gardening in the Panhandle

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Gardening in the Panhandle is the publication produced by the Environmental Horticulture Program Implementation Team and related Faculty in the Northwest District of the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service. In addition to articles you will find announcements and information for upcoming programs and events that are open and available to the public. The University of Florida welcomes your

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Have you ever tried to disconnect a hose and found it hopelessly stuck to another fixture? You might be surprised to fin...
11/22/2025

Have you ever tried to disconnect a hose and found it hopelessly stuck to another fixture? You might be surprised to find out there is a scientific reason behind that phenomenon.

UF/IFAS Extension Agent Mark Tancig explains why so you will know how to prevent this frustrating scenario!

https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/2025/11/13/a-tale-of-two-hoses/

During your garden planning phase, the most important question is where to plant. But, what if the best spot for sunligh...
11/12/2025

During your garden planning phase, the most important question is where to plant. But, what if the best spot for sunlight and water access is also the place with the worst soil conditions?
UF/IFAS Extension Agent Ben Hoffner offers insights on how to incorporate raised beds into your garden plan to overcome challenging situations!

https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/2025/11/05/why-raised-beds/

Do you enjoy cutting flowers from your garden to enjoy indoors?Have you ever considered turning that passion into a smal...
11/10/2025

Do you enjoy cutting flowers from your garden to enjoy indoors?

Have you ever considered turning that passion into a small business opportunity or earning a little cash to help to support your flower habit?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you should plan to attend the “Cut Flower 101 Growing for Fun & Profit” workshop on November 14, 2025, in Live Oak!
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cut-flower-101-tickets-1738264990379

https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/2025/10/30/thinking-of-starting-a-cut-flower-business-dont-miss-out-on-cut-flower-101/

Florida soils naturally have a low organic matter content but you can help improve that by composting!UF/IFAS Extension ...
11/09/2025

Florida soils naturally have a low organic matter content but you can help improve that by composting!
UF/IFAS Extension Agent Molly Jameson has some great tips on how to get started in this article and at an upcoming class in Tallahassee on November 12th!

The Dirt on Compost: Hot and Worm Composting at Home https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/2025/10/30/the-dirt-on-compost-hot-and-worm-composting-at-home/

Register to attend Composting Class at https://ufifasleoncompostingfall2025.eventbrite.com/

It's National Cappuccino Day so grab a cup and spend some time scouting your garden with these great tips from UF/IFAS E...
11/08/2025

It's National Cappuccino Day so grab a cup and spend some time scouting your garden with these great tips from UF/IFAS Extension Agent Lauren Goldsby!

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