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Learn about snakes that may be in your garden in DeFuniak Springs May 1

Rick O’Connor, Sea Grant Agent from Escambia County, will educate gardeners about snakes we may encounter while outside. Most are not dangerous, but beneficial to our ecosystem. Learn to identify common ones in our area. Afraid of snakes? Why not allay those fears by becoming more familiar with the species. The program will be hosted by the Walton County Master Gardeners on Wednesday, May 1, at 10 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Walton Extension Office, 732 N 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs....

Emerald Coast Native Plant Fair in Valparaiso May 4

Join Paradise Plants and Palms for a fun-filled day of native plant shopping, community engagement and education. Knowledgeable vendors will help you select the best plants for your growing conditions and answer any questions you may have about native gardening. There will also be conservation booths setup for educational purposes. This is a kid friendly and pet friendly event. The event will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Paradise Plants and Palms is located at 695 Valparaiso Pkwy.,...

Raised bed vegetable garden lecture in Santa Rosa Beach April 3

Horticulture UF/IFAS Extension agent Evan Anderson will inform and inspire your spring vegetable gardening with this highly sought subject on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 10 am. The lecture will be at the Walton County Master Gardeners Coastal Branch, 70 Logan Lane, Santa Rosa Beach. Reservations are required for this free event which is open to the public; email waltonctymg@gmail.com and indicate whether you will attend in person or via zoom. For more information, call 850-892-8172....

Wheelchairs available at several South Walton beach accesses

High tech chairs offer beach enjoyment for mobility challenged Being mobility challenged can be frustrating, especially when one wants to enjoy our beautiful beaches in South Walton. However, five South Walton Fire District Lifeguard Stations offer beach wheelchairs for public use, making access much easier. This service is offered at no charge through a partnership between South Walton Fire District (SWFD) and the Walton County Tourist Development Council. The beach wheelchairs are located at the following accesses from west to...

Landscaping inspiration presentation in DeFuniak Springs March 6

Ready to jazz up your landscape? Walton County Master Gardeners are pleased to offer the lecture “New Plants for 2024,” a presentation by Okaloosa County Commercial Horticulture Agent Sheila Dunning. Dunning will introduce you to newer plant cultivars on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 10 am at the UF/IFAS Walton Extension Office, 732 N 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs. Come and soak in the inspiration. Reservations are required for this free event which is open to the public. Please email waltonctymg@gmail.com...

Master gardener open house in Santa Rosa Beach March 2

The Walton County master gardeners are hosting an open house at the Coastal Branch Walton Extension Office on Sat. March 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Topics include: • Plants That Work, Even If You Don’t • The Fungus Among Us • Warning: Trespassers Will Be Composted• Plant-Scaping aka Pruning: Sometimes Less is More • Zen and the Art of Hydrangea Maintenance • Soil Blocking and Seed Starting • Master Gardeners Training Program-YES YOU CAN! • Herbs: The Useful Plants • Recycled Planters: Upcycled Creative Containers Presentations: 10 a.m.:...

Home and garden show in DeFuniak Springs March 2

Please join The Walton County Fair Association on Sat., March 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the DeFuniak Springs Home and Garden. The fair will feature home goods, craft items, produce, plants and food vendors as well as pet adoptions on-site. Entry is free, but donations of pet supplies are greatly appreciated. The event will be held at the Walton County Fairgrounds at 790 SR 83, DeFuniak Springs. For more information call 850-892-5261....