Category Archives: Home/Garden

Camellia Fest and Heritage Day at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 25

Learn all about camellias and history at Eden Location: Eden Gardens State Park Sat. Feb. 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden State Gardens, Inc. would like to invite everyone to the … Continue reading

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Civil War camp, battle and music in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 27 – 29

One of many Chautauqua Assembly events this weekend The Walton Guard Civil War Camp will be set up in the historic Lake Yard of DeFuniak Springs beginning Friday morning, Jan. 27 and lasting through Sunday afternoon. Ten tents and displays … Continue reading

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Health care for trees lecture Feb. 1 at Grayton Beach Extension office

Learn from the master gardeners Trees are an expensive component of the landscape and we need to protect their value with proper care.  Walton County Master Gardeners will present the fourth in a series of lectures for local gardeners. Mary … Continue reading

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Freeport church gives back with community garden

A mess ‘o greens offered at Freeport United Methodist A sign that says “Please Help Yourself” is not often seen these days. However, the folks at Freeport United Methodist Church have provided a community garden that gives back. Rev. Wesley … Continue reading

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Walton County Master Gardeners tree sale Jan. 21

Native shrubs, fruit and citrus trees will be offered The Walton County Master Gardeners will be hosting a tree sale at the Walton County Fairgrounds on Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. The tree sale is held traditionally … Continue reading

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Forest stewardship workshop on exotic plant control Jan. 11

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Host Live Site: Okaloosa Extension Office, $10: Crestview, (850) 689-5850 Video Conference Sites: Escambia Extension Office, $10: Cantonment, (850) 475-5230 Walton Extension Office, $10: DeFuniak Springs, (850) 892-8172 Calhoun Extension Office, $15: Blountstown, … Continue reading

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Natural horsemanship clinics offered at Alaqua Animal Refuge Jan. 19 – 22

Learn the holistic Parelli method of training On Jan. 19 – 22,  2012, Alaqua Animal Refuge will be hosting natural horse training with Pete Rodda. Rodda practices the Parelli method which is based on developing a natural relationship with a … Continue reading

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Walton Outdoors top ten stories of 2011

Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people that have wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a … Continue reading

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Recycle your Christmas tree in Walton County

Tree mulch will be available at County Landfill Don’t let your Christmas tree go to waste, recycle it! Place your old tree at the curb on your designated yard debris pick up day.  Waste Management asks that any tree taller … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from Walton Outdoors

Warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas Walton Outdoors would like to thank all of our readers for sharing and exploring the wonders of the outdoors this year. Peace and harmony to you and yours this holiday season. We look … Continue reading

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