Fishermen aren't the only people concerned with keeping ponds healthy, and fish can serve purposes other than adorning the dinner table. Some are kept as pets, and others serve to keep ponds free of weeds that might take over. Regardless of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
If you grow a garden, you may be interested in protecting your crops from the weather. Even a light frost can damage crops, and the hottest weather in the summer can do the same. While we usually think of a greenhouse as protection from cold, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
As temperatures in North Florida grow colder, bees may need some special attention. There are a number of concerns that may need attention from local beekeepers. Weather and Temperature During the winter, honeybees are less able to gather ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
A number of people in Walton County have had problems with oak trees on their property recently. Some trees have declined in health, others have died. Several factors contribute to this issue, and not every tree may be suffering from the same ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
When 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. There’s ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
During the cool times of the year, getting out of bed can seem especially difficult. Cold weather can make a warm blanket, a cozy fire, or even just a building with the heat on seem irresistible. This applies not only to you and me, but also ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
On a beautiful October day, 35 people gathered at the Camp Helen State Park lodge to share information about the rare Coastal Dune Lakes (CDLs) that line the coast of Walton and Bay Counties. Organized by the University of Florida Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
With today’s continued focus on healthy eating and the dangers of high blood pressure, seasoning and cooking with salt has decreased. Alternative seasonings such as herbs and spices are excellent additions to any dish without the dreaded ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
It’s something we all hopefully learned as children and carry with us now into adulthood: washing our hands often and properly. But I’m sorry to say that we’ve probably all witnessed numerous instances of people leaving the restroom, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety
With kids back in school, moms face a set of challenges that somehow seem new every year. One of those challenges is what to feed kiddos who race in the door hungry after a long day in the classroom. As a savvy mom, you know that ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition