Episodes

  • Wildflowers, the Plantings of the Month for October
    Oct 8 2024

    On this episode of the Plantings of the Month, we discuss wildflowers.

    Check the Plantings of the Month website for information on planting, harvesting and more. Listen to the Extension Cord Podcast to get further insights on the Plantings of the Month.

    The Plantings of the Month program is a collaborative effort between Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, Alachua County Master Gardener volunteers, Alachua County Public Library, Grow Hub and Working Food.

    For more information, contact the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County at 352-955-2402. Visit the extension office website for additional programs offered by the extension office.


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    20 mins
  • September Plantings of the Month, Fall Gardening
    Sep 16 2024

    The UF/IFAS Extension County Office is pleased to announce that planting a fall garden in September will kick off our new “Plantings of the Month” series.

    The new series replaces the previous “Plant of the Month” and will include timely topics for your gardens.

    As the summer heat begins to wane, Northeast Florida gardeners have a unique opportunity to start their fall gardens. The cooler temperatures and reduced humidity create ideal conditions for growing a variety of cool-season crops, such as lettuce, onions, mustard greens and strawberries. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, you can take full advantage of our unique growing conditions and enjoy a bountiful fall and winter harvest.

    Check the Plantings of the Month website for information on planting, harvesting and more. Listen to the Extension Cord Podcast to get further insights on the Plantings of the Month.

    "Starting a fall garden cultivates more than just plants; it nurtures resilience, foresight, and the promise of a fruitful harvest well into the cooler months," said County Commission Chair Mary Alford.

    The Plantings of the Month program is a collaborative effort between Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, Alachua County Master Gardener volunteers, Alachua County Public Library, Grow Hub and Working Food.

    For more information, contact the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County at 352-955-2402. Visit the extension office website for additional programs offered by the extension office.

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    20 mins
  • Cherry Tomato, the July Plant of the Month.
    Jul 3 2024

    On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare cherry tomatoes.

    Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent.

    Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent.

    For more information visit.

    https://alachuacounty.us/news/Article/pages/The-July-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Cherry-Tomatoes.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8BThe%20UF%2FIFAS,grow%20in%20clusters%20like%20cherries.

    Music by the Walkers:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville

    https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones

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    26 mins
  • Chayote, the June Plant of the Month.
    Jul 3 2024

    On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Chayote.

    Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent.

    Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent.

    For more information visit.

    https://alachuacounty.us/news/Article/pages/Chayote-Squash-is-the-June-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx

    Music by the Walkers:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville

    https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones

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    21 mins
  • Southern pea, the May Plant of the Month.
    May 1 2024

    On this episode of the Alachua Count Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Southern pea.

    Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent.

    Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent.

    For more information visit.

    https://sites.google.com/ufl.edu/plant-of-the-month/home

    Music by the Walkers:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville

    https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones

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    31 mins
  • Orange, the April Plant of the Month
    Apr 4 2024

    On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Oranges.

    Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent.

    Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent.

    For more information visit.

    https://alachuacounty.us/News/Article/Pages/Oranges-are-the-April-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx

    Music by the Walkers:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville

    https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones

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    30 mins
  • Thyme, the March Plant of the Month.
    Mar 4 2024

    On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Seminole pumpkin.

    Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent.

    Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent.

    For more information visit.

    https://alachuacounty.us/news/article/pages/The-March-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Thyme.aspx

    Music by the Walkers:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville

    https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones

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    27 mins
  • Peaches, the January Plant of The Month
    Jan 2 2024

    On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Peaches.

    Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent.

    Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent.

    For more information visit.

    https://alachuacounty.us/news/Article/Pages/Peaches-are-the-January-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx

    Music by the Walkers:

    https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville

    https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones

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    26 mins