Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat June 19, 2015 Release for Tallahassee Democrat By: Kathy Kinsey Photo by Kathy Kinsey Do you have a favorite plant? One that you would easily move heaven and earth to make room for and one that ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTallahassee Democrat June 5, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey Photo by Kathy Kinsey I am sure you have all heard the old adage “the only good snake is a dead snake” and to some, this is just how they feel about all snakes. There are a few ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife"Water in the Garden" is an event being held at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy, FL. Interested in adding elements of water to your garden? Get your feet wet at "Water in the Garden" on Saturday, May 10, from 8:00 to ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesTallahassee Democrat April 24, 2014 Photo by Mark Tancig, Leon County Public Works (or) Mark Tancig, Leon County Government By Mark Tancig Did you know that soil can be a pollutant of Leon County’s water resources? In excessive amounts, ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesApril 25, 2014 Tallahassee Democrat Photo by David W. Marshall: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (Brunfelsia spp.) is a perennial shrub in bloom now in the demonstration garden at theUniversity of Florida IFAS Leon County Extension demonstration ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesTallahassee Democrat April 11, 2014 By John Melton As a responsible gardener, I’ll preface this remark by acknowledging that folks all over North Florida will groan, but I love Nandina! The common name says it best; Heavenly Bamboo! Nandina ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesTallahassee Democrat Friday, April 4, 2014 Photo by David Copps: Do you ever find yourself complaining about the degradation of Tallahassee’s beautiful forest canopy as more and more trees are lost ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesTallahassee Democrat Eastern gray squirrel: Photo by Steve Chandler Friday, June 28, 2013 By Steve Chandler Gardeners find great pleasure in nurturing plants to bestow ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
It’s time for all the fun things that summer brings, like picnics, potlucks, and outdoor gatherings. These are ways we all enjoy celebrating the summer sunshine with friends and family. As things heat up outside, don’t forget the basic ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeSPANISH MOSS – A SOUTHERN TREASURE Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat June 21, 2013, Release for Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Taylor Vandiver Leon County Extension Agent By Sam Hand One of the most visible signs of our local ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources