Posts Tagged by tallahassee
Florida Christmas Trees Presented to the State Capitol
| December 13, 2012 | Posted by Marisol under Events, Horticulture, News |
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam H. Putnam continued the tradition to present Florida-grown Christmas trees to the Governor and Cabinet Members on behalf of the Florida Christmas Tree Association. On Tuesday, Franco and Sigrid Camacho from Bavarian Christmas Tree Farm in Tallahassee presented fresh cut Red Cedar trees to Governor Rick Scott, Chief Financial Officer Jeff… continue reading
Shop Local for Christmas Trees
| November 26, 2012 | Posted by Marisol under Agriculture, FAPC, Farms |
North Florida’s winter weather provides the perfect growing conditions for Red Cedar, Carolina Sapphire, Leyland Cypress, Green Giant, and many other varieties of Christmas trees. These can easily be found in Tallahassee at Bavarian Christmas Tree Farm. Operated by Franco and Sigrid Camacho, Bavarian Christmas Tree Farm is one of the many family-owned Christmas tree farms… continue reading
Chef Justin at Publix Aprons Cooking School
| November 8, 2012 | Posted by Sarah under Cooking, Events, News |
Chef Justin is making his return to the Publix Aprons Cooking School! Foodies in the Tallahassee and Jacksonville areas are invited to join Chef Justin and the Aprons team on November 15 and 16 for a night of cooking, tasting and teaching. Click below to purchase tickets: Tallahassee Cooking School – November 15, 6:30 pm… continue reading
Local Farm Tour Offers Something for Everyone
| October 3, 2012 | Posted by Guest under Agriculture, Events, Farms |
Guest post by Cristin Burns, New Leaf Market Calling all lovers of farmers’ markets, everyone who insists that farm fresh eggs just taste better, all outdoor enthusiasts, get up and goers, and supporters of local! The 5th Annual New Leaf Market Farm Tour on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21 is one of the… continue reading
FAMU to Celebrate its 12th Annual Grape Harvest Festival
| August 23, 2012 | Posted by Guest under Events, Wine |
From famu.edu: Celebrating its 12th year, Florida A&M University (FAMU) will host its Annual Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, August 25 at the Viticulture and Small Fruit Research Center located at 6505 Mahan Drive in Tallahassee. This year’s theme is “Stomp, Rattle and Roll: Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence.” The festival will begin at 8… continue reading
Around the Garden
| May 29, 2012 | Posted by Guest under Gardening, Produce |
By: Amy Campbell-Smith, Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness The Fresh for Florida Kids Food Garden is producing so many fruits and vegetables right now. Here’s a recap of what we’ve seen so far! There’s a sizable watermelon on one of the vines in the back of the garden! And a bunch of tiny melons… continue reading
Around the Garden
| May 10, 2012 | Posted by Guest under Gardening, Kids |
The Fresh for Florida Kids Garden launched last month at the Holland Building in downtown Tallahassee. The Holland building houses the new Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness. Amy Campbell-Smith, an employee within the Division, takes some time each week to go and check out what is growing and ready to harvest that day. Here’s her… continue reading
