More and more homeowners are incorporating edible plants into their home landscape in order to enjoy the fresh taste of fruits and vegetables. Another trend to consider this coming cool season is to start a few common flowers… Read More
August 16, 2019 Sea Grant Notes MANATEE SIGHTINGS CONTINUE This week we heard a presentation from Elizabeth Hieb (Dauphin Island Sea Lab Manatee Watch Program) at the Bream Fisherman’s meeting. The manatees everyone are seeing… Read More
Poinsettias are a favorite holiday plant. Plan now to add beautiful color to your home, business, or as a gift to family and friends this December. Make your poinsettia purchase from the Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers through… Read More
Many local residents are concerned about the health of our bay and what we can do to try and improve it. There are many things that homeowners can do, but there are things that boaters can also do… Read More
August 9, 2019 Sea Grant Notes SEA TURTLE BABY SHOWER! This annual event is kid, and family, friendly with games, activities, education tables, music, all focused on our sea turtles. Come out and learn about… Read More
August 27 & 28, 2019 Apalachicola and Eastpoint, Florida Presented by the Florida Forest Service and the Workshop Planning Team The event will start with a day of tours, including the Tate’s Hell State Forest, as well as… Read More
Oysters… I just about said “southern Gulf coast tradition”. But honestly, oysters are popular all over the world. Some of the biggest “oyster snobs” are in the northeast part of our country. That said, we still link them… Read More
August 2, 2019 Sea Grant Notes After a few weeks’ hiatus due to extended vacation we are back. I am aware of the tropical depression that came through and have updated the water quality reports for… Read More
Eating healthy is not something that just happens by going on a particular diet. In fact, the best kind of diet is where the right choices are made, and it becomes a way of life. Sometimes we need… Read More
It’s still the dog days of summer so it’s hard to believe that the first day of school is right around the corner. Soon, the kids will be wrapping up the lazy days of summer and the fun… Read More
