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Walton County ranch takes natural approach to raising lamb

R&R Ranch in Gaskin raises grass fed Katahdin sheep As many folks are searching more to find locally produced, healthier food, it is a reassuring to know Walton County residents have several local farms providing quality produce. One such local farm that takes a natural approach is the R&R Ranch. Tucked away in the small country community of Gaskin, the ranch is owned and operated by Ronald and Rosemary Prokop. The 43-acre farm specializes in raising grass fed Katahdin sheep;...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Sweet gal likes to do the fox trot Trixie is an approximate 5 year and 3 month chow chow mix. She only has one eye, but is very sweet and lovable. She loves to run and play with you and other dogs. She thinks that she’s part fox as you can see she’s doing her fox trot for you. Alaqua Animal Refuge is a no-kill animal refuge, located on a 10 acre farm housing more than 300 animals daily, ranging...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Shy sweet pup looking for forever home Buck Shot is an approximate 2 year old neutered black Labrador mix. He is a little shy at first, but a sweet boy looking for his forever home. Alaqua Animal Refuge is a no-kill animal refuge, located on a 10 acre farm housing more than 300 animals daily, ranging from dog, cats, horses, goats and birds. Alaqua Animal Refuge relies on the kindness and generosity of its supporters. If you would like to...

Green Thumb Garden club hosts South Walton landscape competition

Residential and commercial gardens encouraged to enter The Green Thumb Garden Club of Santa Rosa Beach will be hosting The American Pride Landscape Competition” for residential and commercial gardens, starting Mar. 26 – Apr. 26. Each year, the club encourages people to enhance their surroundings, and also recognizes those who have put the time and effort into beautifying their homes and businesses.  No garden is too small or too big to be included.  The club’s competition includes patios, sun decks,...

Seagrove Garden Club meets at Eden Gardens State Park Mar. 10

Master Naturalist Snookie Parrish will present ‘Landscaping for Florida Friendly Yards’ Snookie Parrish is no stranger in South Walton.  She has helped to design and maintain the landscape of two major developments in the area as well as many private homes.  She has a profound respect for Mother Nature and is always willing to share her knowledge. For the club’s meeting Snookie’s presentation is entitled ‘Landscaping for Florida Friendly Yards.’ The meeting and lunch will be held at Eden Garden State Park...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Smart girl looking for forever home Lilly is an approximate 1 and ½-year-old spayed Coon Hound mix. She has a tan and black coat. She is a very energetic, sweet, a very smart girl indeed, and needs a huge fenced in yard for lots of room to run. She is looking for her forever home. Alaqua Animal Refuge is a no-kill animal refuge, located on a 10 acre farm housing more than 300 animals daily, ranging from dog, cats, horses,...

Backyard poultry the organic way workshop Mar. 21

Learn the basics of raising and maintaining chickens in your backyard Twin Oaks Farm in Bonifay is hosting an organic poultry workshop on Mar. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mar. 21. Learn how to raise chicks from brooding to egg laying hens the organic way. We will cover housing, brooding, watering, feeding and free roaming. Available for purchase: 3 week-old certified organic Rhode Island Red chicks. USDA certified organic feed without soy and everything you will need...