Category Archives: Home/Garden

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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Invasive plant lecture in Grayton Beach Jan. 4

Beware of 5 invasive species How do invasive plants affect your garden and how do you keep them out of your garden? The Walton County Master Gardeners are presenting the third lecture in a series for local gardeners.  The subject is … Continue reading

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Walton Outdoors top ten stories from 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 with wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a few … Continue reading

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Alaqua Animal Refuge forever friend of the week

Good looking fella looking for a new home What an irresistible face! This sweet Schnauzer/Terrier mix was taken from the home in which he grew up and dropped off by his family at a kill shelter.  Thankfully he was rescued, … Continue reading

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Walton area residents craft melodic bamboo flutes

Homegrown natural elements used in True Grass Flutes There’s nothing better than enjoying something special that is home grown here in Walton County. We are fortunate to have many great local farmers and artists in our area who offer great … Continue reading

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Old time sugar cane grinding alive and well in DeFuniak Springs

Couple share their harvest with friends and neighbors DeFuniak Springs residents Don and Lesa Harrison enjoy sharing the bounties of their garden. And, quite a garden it is with 31 acres of vegetables, pecan trees, fruit trees and a greenhouse … Continue reading

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Cut your own Christmas tree at Strickland-Davis Tree Farm

DeFuniak Springs farm offers three types of trees Bring back an old holiday tradition, or start a new one as you select and cut down your own Christmas tree at Strickland-Davis Tree Farm. There are three types of trees to … Continue reading

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South Walton Fire District hosting Elf Ride Dec. 4

Be a special elf for a child in need The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will be hosting the 4th Annual Elf Ride on Dec. 4, 2011. Elves of all ages will meet at the Seaside Post Office at 1 … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving from Walton Outdoors

I Thank Thee For diamond-studded velvet Behind a silver moon For music of the nightwinds, A nightingale’s sweet tune – For whispering trees And darkening peace – I Thank Thee For mountains carved of sea pearls For clouds that shroud … Continue reading

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Wesley house at Eden Gardens State Park dressed up for the holidays and Candlelight Tour Dec. 17

Tour the house every Thursday – Monday Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden invite you to join them for a tour of the Wesley house this holiday season. Each of the rooms of the historic house have … Continue reading

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