Extension Cord

Alachua County Extension

Extension Cord is brought to you by the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, where we plug in and bring UF/IFAS Extension to life. Join us as we discuss special topics in Alachua County by speaking with Master Gardener Volunteers, researchers, specialists, and community members contributing wonderful impacts to our community. read less
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24-03-2020
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Join me, Dr. Taylor Clem and other extension agents with UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, as we discuss special topics by speaking with Master Gardener Volunteers, researchers, specialists, and community members who are contributing wonderful impacts to our community. Whether you are interested in horticulture, agriculture, water, or food, plug into our monthly podcast to discover new ideas, new discoveries, and new solutions for your life. Remember to follow our podcast on your favorite platform to receive notification of our inaugural episode on April 18th. In the meantime, reach out to UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County for any questions, tips, or support. So remember to tune-in and plug-in with what’s happening in Alachua County, this is Extension Cord. Music Credit: Summer Night by LiQWYD

Episodes

Cherry Tomato, the July Plant of the Month.
03-07-2024
Cherry Tomato, the July Plant of the Month.
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
Chayote, the June Plant of the Month.
03-07-2024
Chayote, the June Plant of the Month.
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
Southern pea, the May Plant of the Month.
01-05-2024
Southern pea, the May Plant of the Month.
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
Orange, the April Plant of the Month
04-04-2024
Orange, the April Plant of the Month
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
Thyme, the March Plant of the Month.
04-03-2024
Thyme, the March Plant of the Month.
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
Peaches, the January Plant of The Month
02-01-2024
Peaches, the January Plant of The Month
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
Parsley, the December Plant of the Month
04-12-2023
Parsley, the December Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Parsley. 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-December-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Parsley.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Carrot, The November Plant of the Month
02-11-2023
Carrot, The November Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Carrots. 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-November-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Carrots.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%8BThe%20UF%2FIFAS%20Extension,side%20dish%20for%20any%20meal. Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Chinese Cabbage, The October Plant of the Month
02-10-2023
Chinese Cabbage, The October Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Chinese cabbage. 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-October-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Chinese-Cabbage.aspx#:~:text=The%20UF%2FIFAS%20Extension%20Alachua,Cabbage%20in%20North%20Central%20Florida. Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Sage, the September Plant of the Month
12-09-2023
Sage, the September Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare sage. 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-September-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Sage.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Thai long bean, the August Plant of the Month
02-08-2023
Thai long bean, the August Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Thai long bean. 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. Plant of the Month Program - 2023 Thai Long Beans (google.com) Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Basil, the July Plant of the Month
03-07-2023
Basil, the July Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare basil. 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-Basil.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Malabar Spinach, the June Plant of the Month
13-06-2023
Malabar Spinach, the June Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Malabar spinach. 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/Malabar-Spinach-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
Eggplant, the May Plant of the Month
01-05-2023
Eggplant, the May Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare eggplant. 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/January/may/2023-eggplant?pli=1 Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Alachua County Deputy Perry Koon Joins Us for a Discussion About Rural Law Enforcement
10-04-2023
Alachua County Deputy Perry Koon Joins Us for a Discussion About Rural Law Enforcement
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss the roles and responsibilities of a rural County Sheriff's Deputy. Guest: Deputy Perry Koon Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit the Alachua County Sheriff's Office website. https://acso.us/ Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Okra, the April Plant of the Month
06-04-2023
Okra, the April Plant of the Month
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/Okra-is-the-April-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx#:~:text=The%20UF%2FIFAS%20Extension%20Alachua,magnesium%2C%20potassium%2C%20and%20calcium. Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Turmeric, the March Plant of the Month
02-03-2023
Turmeric, the March Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare turmeric. 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/Turmeric-is-the-March-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Passion Fruit, the February Plant of the Month
01-02-2023
Passion Fruit, the February Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Passion Fruit. 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/Passion-Fruit-is-February%E2%80%99s-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Nasturtium, the January Plant of the Month
03-01-2023
Nasturtium, the January Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Na. 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://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/nasturtium.html Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones
Blueberry, the December Plant of the Month
29-11-2022
Blueberry, the December Plant of the Month
On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare blueberries. 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://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG359 Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones