Everyone Lives in a Flood Zone

To say that Florida is prone to flood is an understatement, at best. Between 1851 and 2012, every county in our state endured between 65 and 141 tropical storms and hurricanes. Many counties average one… Read More
Posted: June 23, 2014
To say that Florida is prone to flood is an understatement, at best. Between 1851 and 2012, every county in our state endured between 65 and 141 tropical storms and hurricanes. Many counties average one… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: flood insurance, Flooding, floods, hurricanes, Panhandle Gardening, Rain, Spring 2014, Stormwater
Posted: May 27, 2014
Northwest Florida experienced record-setting floods this spring, and many landscapes, roads, and buildings suffered serious damage due to the sheer force of water moving downhill. That being said, we are just entering our summer “rainy… Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: Butterfly Gardening, Native plants, Panhandle Gardening, perennials, Rain, Rain Garden, Spring 2014, wildflowers, wildlife
Posted: April 21, 2014
As spring commences and young wildlife of all species are born, everyone’s favorite flying, furry mammal also begins roosting season. Ideally, bats will find shelter in trees, caves, abandoned buildings, and bat houses, but sometimes they… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: April 15, 2014
How can an animal that does such much to help rid your lawn of pests be so hated by most homeowners? Such is the life of the mole. The beneficial mammal is a soil dweller… Read More
Posted: March 18, 2014
The first week of March every year is designated “National Invasive Species Awareness Week,” an initiative to draw attention to the thousands of invasive plants and animals that move into our state and country every year…. Read More
Category: Horticulture
Tags: invasive species, Native plants, Panhandle Gardening, Spring 2014, wildlife
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