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Gardening in the Panhandle

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Florida-friendly Sweet Almond Bush

Florida-friendly Sweet Almond Bush

Two years ago, the Escambia Master Gardener Volunteers were gifted with the flowering perennial Sweet Almond bush (Aloysia virgata).  It has quickly become a favorite plant of volunteers and garden visitors due to its many attractive features. Although, Sweet almond...

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Rat Snakes

Rat Snakes

It’s warm here in northwest Florida, which means our cold-blooded reptile friends are on the move. In the last few weeks, I’ve seen a snake at work, one at home, and received snake photos from my neighbors’ and parents’ yards. A fear of snakes seems to be both innate...

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Video: Great Southeast Pollinator Census Details

Video: Great Southeast Pollinator Census Details

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census began in Georgia in 2019 with the goals of increased pollinator habitat, teaching the public the importance of insects, and providing useful data to researchers. 2024 is the first year for Florida to be included and we want to...

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