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Gardening in the Panhandle

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Another Plea to End Crape Murder

Another Plea to End Crape Murder

Crape Myrtle is likely the most popular landscape tree in the South, for good reason.  This species, comprised of varieties in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors, is tough as nails, thriving from the most manicured landscape to neglected parking lot islands. ...

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The Brahminy Blind Snake

The Brahminy Blind Snake

Part of the Extension job entails having friends and clientele reach out when they come across something odd while outdoors. I’ve been the recipient of random texts and emailed photos of bizarre-looking squishy finds from the beach, unusual plants, and snakes…lots and...

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Blooms Can Be Deceiving

Blooms Can Be Deceiving

It’s hard to miss the clusters of lavender colored flowers that seem to be growing everywhere right now. That’s because they are an invasive wisteria, doing what invasive plants do best: growing everywhere.   We often notice the invasive Chinese wisteria...

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Witches’ Brooms

Witches’ Brooms

Our topic today might seem better suited to late October, but it can be observed in the woods year-round. During a recent Master Naturalist class, we discussed the various species of pines that grow in northwest Florida. All seven Florida native species—longleaf,...

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