Category: Farm & Outdoors

Photo Courtesy of NASA Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, August has some exciting celestial events in store, including a meteor shower and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Bobbie Golden loves sharing with all who visit the sights and stories of Golden Acres Ranch, her 20-year labor of love. Stop by the ranch and you…

Story Submitted Summer in Jefferson County is filled with memories, from early mornings on the water to afternoons on local farms and evenings gathered around the grill. This summer, Jefferson County 4-H…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tallahassee Area Rose Society (TARS) plans for its annual Rose Show to take place in Monticello this year on Saturday, Sept. 26. The show, “Autumn Roses,”…

Raymond Balaguer Guest Columnist I was first drawn to vegetable gardening with the wish of getting a bit closer to self-sustainability and improving my eating habits. I tried growing things from seeds…

Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor While ongoing drought conditions have reduced river flows across the region, unusually low water levels have also provided a unique opportunity for Suwannee River Water Management…

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging boaters on the Suwannee River to go slow and maintain 360-degree awareness for jumping gulf…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Disappointment is that dance partner who crushes your toes, misses the beat and hums off-key to your favorite song. I expect we all find ourselves dancing with…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Liberty Honey started way out by Salt Road, with a wild hive in a sprawling live oak tree. The tale starts with Jason Davis, a Tallahassee resident,…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking the help of Floridians across the state as they conduct their annual Wild Turkey Summer Survey. The…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Every summer at the peak of blueberry season, Blue Sky Farm gives its u-pick visitors the chance to load up on berries and have their payment donated…

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The 2026 recreational bay scallop season in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone opens Monday, June 15, and will remain open through Labor Day (Sept….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. “Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” —Luther Burbank Back in early spring, last year’s zinnias…

Jennifer Mason Guest Columnist Well, the drought has been something to weather, using my hopeful past tense and pun intended. My mostly native plants seem to have shown few signs of stress,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, June has some exciting celestial events to enjoy. • June 9: Venus and Jupiter conjunction Venus and…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Nine North Florida farmers and ranchers were honored for their environmental stewardship with a County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) award on Thursday, May 7, at…

Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Safe Boating Week is a time dedicated to promoting responsible habits on the water and preventing accidents before they happen. As temperatures rise and families head out…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When planning to grow your own food, the specific garden location at your home can dramatically influence your crop choices. One reader recently shared that their only…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County resident Gladys Neely is one of just a few people selected for induction this year into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame. The Hall of…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, May has some interesting activity in store. • For most of the month, Venus and Jupiter will…