Palmwood Builders: Three Generations Building the Nature Coast’s Wow Factor
There are many builders throughout the Nature Coast and subdivisions appear to be on the rise again. Did you know that more than 1,000 people… Read More
Home, Farm & Garden
New Port Richey Gardeners celebrate Sunflowers and Sweet Potatoes
Participants in the Grand Gardens community garden gather to celebrate the garden’s enormous sunflowers growing next to the gardens’ sweet potato patch. Now in its… Read More
Bramble Creek Farm: UPick Blackberries Grown 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
Blueberry Season is On: Pick yourself Happy
I picked my first two pounds of the 2018 Nature Coast blueberry season Wednesday. I ate half of a pound on the way home from… Read More
Reset Sprinkler Timers Can Result in High Water Bills
Reminder: check sprinkler settings ahead of summer heat Avoid unexpected high water bills by checking your sprinkler programming ahead of the hot, dry summer season. … Read More
10 Tips to Save Water for Water Conservation Month
While the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) encourages water conservation year-round, there is extra emphasis each April for Water Conservation Month. April is historically… Read More
Fifth Annual Florida Loquat Festival to be held March 24 in New Port Richey
Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms & Fare, with the support of the City of New Port Richey, will host the fifth annual Florida Loquat Festival… Read More
Dade City Garden Club discovers that ‘Bees Are Hot Tamales’
Christy Linke proclaimed her love and devotion to native Florida bees at the Dade City Garden Club, during a lively, animated program on Monday, February… Read More
JG Ranch: Three Generations of Growing
Behind the “new” Brooksville hospital runs Wiscon Road, a two-lane blacktop that cuts off of Cortez Road (Highway 50) just east of the Suncoast Parkway… Read More
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 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