Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com It used to be that creamy white dogwood blossoms were an iconic sign of spring in the woods and along the roadways of Madison County, as well as throughout…
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Laura’s Garden Notes: The wonders of watercress
“Daffodils, That come before the swallow dares, and take The winds of March with beauty.” ― William Shakespeare, The Winter’s Tale Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Our Spring season officially arrives in mid March,…
71st Annual NORTH FLORIDA LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The 71st Annual North Florida Livestock Show and Sale enjoyed another successful and entertaining year. The annual event lived up to its reputation of good company, fun times and…
North Florida Livestock Show and Sale program dedicated to Jimmie Ragans
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com This year, the 71st Annual North Florida Livestock Show and Sale program was dedicated to the late Jimmie Ragans. Ragans was a long-time supporter of the event as a…
H5N1 Facts: How to best protect your pets from Avian Influenza A
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com According to a press release issued by the Louisiana Department of Health, the patient who had previously been hospitalized with the first human case of avian influenza, also referred…
Time to put your feeders out Hummingbird migration has begun
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is likely one of the most recognizable species of hummingbird, thanks to their striking iridescent green bodies, framed by a white belly and red throat. When…
Coyote breeding season nearing end
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Despite their shy nature, the Florida coyote is exceptionally common. Most residents are more likely to hear these elusive creatures than they are to actually see one, but researchers…
Laura’s Garden Notes: When the snow sticks
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com I’ve witnessed a few snowfalls in Florida over the years. Usually, the snow melts very quickly, if it actually hits the ground as a flake. This year, though, what…
Let’s talk tools
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once observed, “All the tools and engines on earth are only extensions of man’s limbs and senses.” Certainly the tools for gardening follow this…
Choose cauliflower in January
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Cauliflower has just come into season in Florida, and it will continue to be “fresh from Florida” through March. So, this is a great time to get the most…
Celebrating the winter sun
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com With winter solstice nearly two weeks behind us, we can really begin to sense the gradual lengthening of days. Our coldest weather still lies in the weeks to come,…
Lighting up the garden
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com As winter steadily sinks in, there are ways to protect and strengthen your flower beds and veggie patches for the long, cold months ahead. There is something a little…
What to plant in January
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although cooler weather will be around for a few weeks, there are several plants one can add to their vegetable garden in January. According to the plant experts at…
MCHS FFA attends North Florida Fair
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In November, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) competed at the North Florida Fair, in Tallahassee. Several FFA members placed in various classes, with…
Governor DeSantis announces 17-day extension of Gulf Red Snapper recreational season
FWC Contributor On Friday, Nov. 22, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an extension of the state’s record-long 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, adding 17 additional fishing days for Florida families and visitors…
FWC is offering license discounts now until Jan. 3
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is currently offering discounts on resident fishing and hunting licenses during the holiday season in response to an executive order from…
Know the law before you burn debris
Jimmy McQuigg, Forester Florida Forest Service Contributor Florida residents should be aware that escaped debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in the state. With the increase in downed debris…
Protect your garden from the cold weather to come
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com The long, hot days of summer have slowly faded away, being replaced with shorter, cooler days of autumn. While our Florida weather will continue to fluctuate in the upcoming…
Lafayette hosts annual Farm Judging Contest
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Nov. 8, the UF/IFAS Extension of Lafayette County played host to its annual Farm Judging Contest. Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H members from Dixie, Branford,…
Farm Credit announces 2025 AgVocator Scholarship Program
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Farm Credit of Northwest Florida announced the launch of the 2025 AgVocator Scholarship Program, which is intended to support the next generation of agricultural leaders. Applicants with a strong…