European honeybees are the most commonly known pollinators and are returning from their hives to our local landscapes as the days lengthen. While not native to this continent, honeybees are beneficial to the environment and critically important to agricultural production.…
Autumn’s show of colors has just begun in Northwest Florida. Deciduous native plants, those which lose their leaves in winter, will be displaying reds, yellows, purples, and browns. Deciduous trees and plants produce and consume chlorophyll throughout the warm growing…
Most birds have a few distinctive calls that identify them. The northern mockingbird is the exception, with its ability to mimic or mock the call of other birds, hence the common name. They have also been observed imitating non-avian sounds.…
Vaccinium is a low-maintenance native plant genus with dependable spring blooms. The plant also produces edible berries that are a favorite of birds. Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboretum) is the only North American member of the Vaccinium genus capable of reaching the…
One way to add a distinct and unique touch to home cooking is through herbs
Invasive weeds can escape detection in your lawn, and armadillos can tear up turf. But on the bright side, a migration of yellow butterflies heads to the Emerald Coast, looking to roost among native pea plants.
Encouraging pollinators and understanding possums
Frenetic insect activity ensues during autumn around the home, especially near blooms. These creatures are desperate to prepare for the cooler months ahead.
Cover but don’t smother shrubs and perennials when days are short
Autumn and early winter offer many opportunities for home landscape and garden activities
Now is the time to add annuals and bedding plants to the home landscape to complement the autumn season’s color.
