Everyone, or at least everyone fortunate enough to grow up in the South, has a fond memory tucked away of a sight or smell of a plant that reminds them of the good old days. Maybe it’s the ancient camellia at your grandmother’s house that ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureHave you noticed strange rings of pencil-sized holes on the trunks of certain trees in your landscape recently? If so, take heart that these holes are not emanating from an infestation of destructive insects but rather from a perfectly native, ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureThe North Florida Fair Association will be awarding 2 scholarships to recipients entering a Florida institution of higher learning. If you would like to nominate someone, please visit the following website for specific criteria. Nominations ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureFarm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering six $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors within its chartered territory. Two students in each region (list below) will receive a scholarship. Preference will be given to students pursuing a ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureFlorida has so much to offer! It is home to the world’s most beautiful beaches. It has one of the largest agricultural economies nationwide. But among all these things, Florida is lacking in one area that is very noticeable come ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureIt's that time of year again! Unopened peanut butter jars may be dropped off at our office in DeFuniak Springs or at our Coastal Branch Office in Grayton Beach. Peanut butter will be donated to a local food pantry in December. READ MORE
Category: AgricultureOne of the most overlooked aspects of landscape design, particularly on DIY projects, is the idea of enhancing the architecture of your home by using plants that echo the shapes and features of the structure. The use of proper plant material ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureWhen one thinks of hops, one most likely thinks first of beer. The brewing of beer, and especially its subsequent consumption, are likely to eclipse thoughts of any other part of the process that brings such a tasty beverage to the table. ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThe Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) is one of the most iconic figures of the Deep South. Mentioning the words Live Oak invokes all sorts of romantic nostalgia of yesteryear and the reputation is not unearned. In fact, many Live Oaks still ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureGardeners in Northwest Florida were blessed this spring with conditions conducive to great gardening, mild weather and plenty of rain. However, with those pleasant conditions has come an unusually high occurrence of Fireblight. Cases of Fireblight ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture