Building a Dry Garden Bed
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Michele Hackmeyer In a previous blog, I described plants to consider using in a dry garden bed. Now I will describe what it takes to create the bed. Doing something… Read More
Tag: Panhandle Outdoors
In Search of Horseshoe Crabs
Back in the spring, I wrote an article about the natural history of this ancient animal. However, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is interested in the status of horseshoe crabs and they need… Read More
The American Alligator: a new nuisance for the panhandle?
I recently saw a photograph of an American Alligator (Alligator mississppiensis) crossing Perdido Key Drive on a heavy rain day. This encounter would surprise some, and unnerve many. The majority of the nuisance wildlife calls… Read More
Coastal Erosion–a problem with new solutions
Life on the coast has tremendous benefits; steady sea breezes, gorgeous beaches, plentiful fishing and paddling opportunities. Nevertheless, there are definite downsides to living along it, too. Besides storms like Hurricane Harvey making semi-regular appearances,… Read More
Steps for Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife
As a County Agent, I receive a wide variety of calls from clients relating to wildlife. The majority of these calls are quite positive; clients need help improving wildlife habitat or simply need a creature… Read More
The Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)
Also known as the Water Moccasin, this is a snake that is all too familiar with most Floridians… Or is it? Several non-venomous water snakes are often confused with the cottonmouth and are thus killed. … Read More
The Status of Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture in the U.S. and Florida
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY DR. CHARLES ADAMS, FLORIDA SEA GRANT The demand for seafood in the US continues to grow. This growth is a function of a number of factors, including the increased awareness of… Read More
Miniature Plants with Sizeable Character
Water meal, the world’s smallest flowering plant. Photo by Vic Ramey, University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Used with permission. Some of the world’s smallest flowering plants grow in aquatic environments. And… Read More
Aquaponics: A Growing Hobby
There has been an increasing demand by clientele for information and training on small-scale food production methods to meet the growing demand for locally produced food and for personal consumption. One of the University of… Read More
Choosing the Right Tools is Key to Successful Feral Hog Management
Despite efforts by public and private land managers, feral hog populations continue to rise in many areas in Florida. Feral hogs damage crop fields, lawns, wetlands, and forests. They can negatively impact native species of… Read More