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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.,...

Raised bed vegetable garden lecture in Santa Rosa Beach April 3

Horticulture UF/IFAS Extension agent Evan Anderson will inform and inspire your spring vegetable gardening with this highly sought subject on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 10 am. The lecture will be at the Walton County Master Gardeners Coastal Branch, 70 Logan Lane, Santa Rosa Beach. Reservations are required for this free event which is open to the public; email waltonctymg@gmail.com and indicate whether you will attend in person or via zoom. For more information, call 850-892-8172....

Wheelchairs available at several South Walton beach accesses

High tech chairs offer beach enjoyment for mobility challenged Being mobility challenged can be frustrating, especially when one wants to enjoy our beautiful beaches in South Walton. However, five South Walton Fire District Lifeguard Stations offer beach wheelchairs for public use, making access much easier. This service is offered at no charge through a partnership between South Walton Fire District (SWFD) and the Walton County Tourist Development Council. The beach wheelchairs are located at the following accesses from west to...

Landscaping inspiration presentation in DeFuniak Springs March 6

Ready to jazz up your landscape? Walton County Master Gardeners are pleased to offer the lecture “New Plants for 2024,” a presentation by Okaloosa County Commercial Horticulture Agent Sheila Dunning. Dunning will introduce you to newer plant cultivars on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 10 am at the UF/IFAS Walton Extension Office, 732 N 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs. Come and soak in the inspiration. Reservations are required for this free event which is open to the public. Please email waltonctymg@gmail.com...