Tips to Help your Yard Recover from the Freeze
Recent cold weather has taken a toll on Florida plant life and may have damaged area sprinkler systems too. The Southwest Florida Water Management District… Read More
Home, Farm & Garden
Home for the Holidays
Christmas just got a little merrier for Teresa Bradley (Hernando) and her family. Teresa cut the ribbon and walked through the door of her new… Read More
Six Easy Ways to Save Water and Money During the Holidays
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is offering six easy ways to prepare for your holiday meals and parties without running up your water… Read More
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center is Taking Shape
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center announces that the project is taking shape. The center will consist of three buildings nestled on six acres… Read More
Got Citrus? Join the fight against Citrus Greening
One of the most serious challenges to growing citrus is disease called Citrus Greening, which is carried from tree to tree by a non-native insect. Researchers have… Read More
Experiencing Hurricane Irma
We chose to “ride out” hurricane Irma in our block home in the woods of eastern Hernando County because: we have several pets: 2 dogs,… Read More
Canning to Preserve Tasty, Healthy Traditions
I fondly remember making applesauce from fresh-picked apples with my mom in our little kitchen up north. We made chunky-style sauce from locally-grown Macintoshes in… Read More
Team effort secures grant for Sugarmill Woods Landscape Project
A landscape project to enhance the US Hwy 98/Ponce De Leon entrance to the Oak Village section of Sugarmill Woods and was identified by the… Read More
Brooksville Garden Club Renews Adopt-A-Trail
The Brooksville Garden Club renewed their Adopt-A-Trail agreement (Area 7) for two more years on the Good Neighbor Trail. Volunteers maintain section of the bicycle… Read More
Ortiz Family Moves Into Home Built By West Pasco Habitat for Humanity
West Pasco Habitat for Humanity held a home dedication for the Ortiz family in early June at their new home on School Road in New… Read More
Bramble Creek Farm: Growing Blackberries with Love
Pulling up to the wide farm gate on Hayman Road, anticipation of the sweet, yet slightly tart flavor of fresh, juicy blackberries has a grip… Read More
Florida-fresh Blueberries in the Nature Coast: Picking and Grinning
Picking blueberries throughout Florida’s Nature Coast is one of my favorite things to do in April-May. I easily pick 10 pounds at a time… Read More