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Planting for pollinators workshop in Chipley July 13

The UF/IFAS Extension Washington County office in Chipley is hosting a free workshop on planting for pollinators in Chipley from 9 – 11 a.m. July 13, 2024. All classes will be in the East Classroom of the Extension Office located at 1424 Jackson Ave Suite A Chipley, FL 32428 Learn how to identify native pollinators and how to attract them to your landscape by incorporating plants pollinators love! Attendees will also learn how they can participate in the Great Southeastern...

It’s blueberry picking time in Northwest Florida

Where to find local sweet blueberries to pick or purchase  June and July is the time of year to head out and find tasty Florida blueberries. In addition to a great topping for cereal or salads, blueberry pancakes, muffins and coffee cakes are also a popular homemade treat for blueberry lovers. Many locals take advantage of the local pick-your-own farms and stock up by purchasing berries by the gallon from local growers. Since the fruit freezes well, many buy in...

Enjoy sunflowers for a good cause all summer long

Ted Foret, owner of Tree House Flowers (Tree House Farms) has been busy planting more than 28 million sunflower seeds of more than a dozen varieties. Using the method of succession planting, Foret hopes to harvest acres of sunflowers throughout the entire summer at his farm near the Choctawhatchee River. Some of the flowers will be sold to area markets, along with Foret offering flowers to individuals who would like to come and clip their own. Profits from the sales...

Memorial Day services in north and south Walton

Memorial Day service at Gum Creek Cemetery The annual Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 27, 2024. The service will begin at the Gum Creek Cemetery near Glendale, Florida at 8:00 a.m. Gum Creek Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Walton County, serving our community for more than 160 years. The cemetery marks the final resting place of veterans from American Wars back to the early 19th century. Known to be buried at the cemetery...

Master gardener pollinator and native plant sale in Ft. Walton Beach May 25

The UF/IFAS Okaloosa County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their 2024 Spring Plant Sale 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the temporary UF/IFAS Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton Beach. The address is 1976 Lewis Turner Boulevard. There are two entrances to the OTC. Use the entrance closest to the fire station, not the main entrance, and follow the signs to the Extension building, located in the back of the...

Flower farm tour in Vernon and Chipley May 25

Black Barn Blossoms and Fussell’s Daylily Farm will be hosting a Flower Farm Tour on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be tours of the farms along with flowers and plants for sale. Admission is free. There will be free workshops such as seed starting, bee keeping for beginners, growing dahlias, growing day lily’s, herb gardening and more. Food trucks and restrooms available at both farms. Black Barn Blossoms is located at 3535 Dickinson...

Learn about snakes that may be in your garden in DeFuniak Springs May 1

Rick O’Connor, Sea Grant Agent from Escambia County, will educate gardeners about snakes we may encounter while outside. Most are not dangerous, but beneficial to our ecosystem. Learn to identify common ones in our area. Afraid of snakes? Why not allay those fears by becoming more familiar with the species. The program will be hosted by the Walton County Master Gardeners on Wednesday, May 1, at 10 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Walton Extension Office, 732 N 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs....

Emerald Coast Native Plant Fair in Valparaiso May 4

Join Paradise Plants and Palms for a fun-filled day of native plant shopping, community engagement and education. Knowledgeable vendors will help you select the best plants for your growing conditions and answer any questions you may have about native gardening. There will also be conservation booths setup for educational purposes. This is a kid friendly and pet friendly event. The event will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Paradise Plants and Palms is located at 695 Valparaiso Pkwy.,...