A Lovely But Troublesome Tree
Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat June 27, 2014, Release for Tallahassee Democrat A Mimosa tree invader in a natural area & Bloom and foliage of the invasive Mimosa tree. Photo by Mary Derrick,… Read More
Tag: April-June 2014
Blueberries are Easy to Grow
Tallahassee Democrat June 20, 2014 Photo by Janeen Langley: Rufous Hummingbird and Native Blueberry By Donna Legare We planted blueberry bushes in 1983 as a present to my father-in-law… Read More
Living History in Your Backyard
Tallahassee Democrat Native wildflower coral bean at Birdsong Nature Center, photo by Karen Rose June 6, 2014 By Karen Rose A good homeowner thinks of the yard as an extension of the house, clean… Read More
Extension Office to celebrate a century of service
(Photo: Michelle Gomez/Special to the Democrat ) May 31, 2014 By Michelle Gomez The Extension Center grounds are gorgeous, planted and labeled. A little-known gem sits on South Side, tucked beneath beautiful oak trees across… Read More
Landscaping Around Your Septic System
Tallahassee Democrat May 23, 2014 By: Mark Tancig Many households in Leon County use septic systems for the proper treatment and disposal of wastewater. These systems require care and maintenance to keep… Read More
Safe Tree Trimming Rules for Homeowners
Tallahassee Democrat May 19, 2014 By Sam Hand Over my many years in the tree care industry, I have seen (and heard reports of) many serious injuries, and deaths, caused by inexperienced persons trying to… Read More
GINGER…..Flavor, aroma and health-giving
Tallahassee Democrat May 16, 2014 Photo by Trevor Hylton Ginger is a flavorsome aromatic spice that has been the basis of Asian and Indian cuisine and traditional medicine for hundreds of… Read More
Nutrition Program Encourages Healthy, Budget-Friendly Family Meals
Parents and guardians across America work hard everyday to put food in the mouths of their families. We all have to make choices in the foods we eat and provide for our children. This process… Read More
The Importance of Play
Not much has changed since the American Academy of Pediatrics released their clinical report in 2006 about the importance of play in promoting healthy child development. In fact, play is so important to optimal child… Read More
It is amazing what happens when we all sit down at the table……….
The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama has proclaimed obesity a national, serious public health issue. As such, he is encouraging all Americans to learn about and engage in activities that promote… Read More