Tag Archives: home and garden

Learn about managing nuisance wildlife Mar. 29

Got critters? There is help! The University of Florida / Walton County Cooperative Extension is hosting a seminar on dealing with nuisance wildlife on Thursday, March 29th from 6 – 8 p.m.  It will be held at the Extension Office … Continue reading

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Tomato growing workshops offered by Walton County Extension Office

Two workshops offered this year The University of Florida / Walton County Cooperative Extension is offering tomato growing workshops April 6 and 13, 2012. In its fourth year, the Extension office is now hosting the popular program at two locations. The … Continue reading

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Sustainable living and growing with Moonlight Micro Farm

Local green building designer lives and works with environmental conscience Ever wonder where your garden seeds come from? Wonder which types of plants grow best? Are the seeds of good quality and grow well in our climate? No need to … Continue reading

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Learn about beekeeping at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Mar. 10

Bee Keeping in the Panhandle with Gordon Clauss Presentations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Gordon Clauss, professional bee keeper and owner of Camp Flower Honey, will be speaking about the fascinating craft of Beekeeping and importance of bees in … Continue reading

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South Walton Fire District reminds citizens to change your clock, change your battery

Spring forward on Sunday, Mar. 11 For 14 years, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has participated in the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ campaign “Change your Clock -Change your Battery”, reminding citizens to change the batteries in their smoke … Continue reading

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Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friends of the week

What’s better than a cute Cocker Spaniel? Why, two of them of course! Both these beauties have been spayed and given microchips as well as all their vaccinations. And although they are currently being treated for heartworm, they will be … Continue reading

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Invasive exotic species know no boundaries

Protect our environment and help eradicate invasive plants Celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), February 26 through March 3, by learning about alien plant and animal species whose introduction causes economic, environmental and harm to human health. Here are … Continue reading

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Vegetable gardening in containers lecture Mar. 7

How Does Your Garden Grow? – Part 5 The Walton County Master Gardeners will present the fifth in a series of lectures for local gardeners.  It will be on Wed., Mar. 7, 2012 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.  The location … Continue reading

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Davis Properties in Seagrove caters to bicyclists, butterflies, and bees

New real estate office provides a friendly and welcome rest stop along 30A Next time you are in Seagrove, stop by the new Davis Properties office and rest a while. The company’s new outdoor surroundings are a welcome repose for … Continue reading

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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.mEden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden State Gardens, Inc. would like to invite everyone to the annual … Continue reading

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