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Horseback Riding in Citrus County
Horseback Riding in Citrus County If horseback riding is something that excites you, there are more than a few options available to you near the Villages of Citrus Hills. If you already have your own horse ready to go, there are more than a half dozen different state and local trails that are open to…
Read MoreJasper Highlands: Taking Care of You
Jasper Highlands: Taking Care of You When Claudia Lankford and her fiancé, Larry, were looking to purchase land and build their ideal home together, they had some stipulations. Living on a fifteen-acre ranch in Texas, they wanted a new place with four seasons, away from the Texas heat, with a view and privacy. They purchased…
Read MorePreserving Tomatoes
PRESERVING TOMATOES Dr. Leonard Perry, Horticulture Professor University of Vermont Got tomatoes? Maybe you have too many tomatoes, and wonder how to possibly use them all. Consider making tomato sauce with excess ones from your garden, or buy a bulk box for this purpose from a local grower. Tomatoes and sauce can be canned, or…
Read MoreGreat Day Trip Cedar Key with the Villages of Citrus Hills
Great Day Trip Cedar Key with the Villages of Citrus Hills With all of its unique shops and restaurants, as well as plenty of great history and wildlife attractions, Cedar Key contains all of the amenities of a great tourist town without all of the tourists! This once-small fishing village has gradually turned itself into…
Read MoreGrow Healthy Lawns with Less Nitrogen
GROW HEALTHY LAWNS WITH LESS NITROGEN Dr. Leonard Perry, Horticulture Professor University of Vermont Most know nitrogen is important for growth and good quality lawns, even if just from watching television commercials. But if some nitrogen is good, more is not necessarily better. Nitrogen is one of the main fertilizer elements, the percent in a…
Read MoreFort Island Gulf Beach: Beautiful, Close, and Free!
Fort Island Gulf Beach: Beautiful, Close, and Free! One of the best remedies for the end of summer blues is to visit a local attraction that just so happens to be stunningly beautiful, close to home, and completely free of charge. That place is known as Fort Island Gulf Beach! Located at the end of…
Read MorePerennial Plant Feature Fall Asters
PERENNIAL PLANT FEATURE FALL ASTERS Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont There are many reasons to use fall-blooming asters in landscapes. There is much variety in this large group of hardy perennials, coming in various heights and showy flower colors. You’ll find selections in all shades of red, pink, purple, white, and even…
Read MoreDay Trip to Ozello
Day Trip to Ozello Right here in Citrus County we have a rural 9-mile stretch of road known as the Ozello Trail…and, to those who travel it, it is stunning. This little section of Citrus County offers locals the perfect combination of water and land in a perfectly natural environment. You simply will not believe…
Read MoreOur Waterways Make Life Special at Callawassie Island
Our Waterways Make Life Special Living and Playing on the Water Cross the causeway to Callawassie Island and you’re sure to agree: The beauty of the Lowcountry begins with its waterways. Winding rivers and creeks, vast stretches of salt-marsh, and the daily swing of high and low tides encourage you to draw a deep breath…
Read MorePrime Fishing Near Citrus Hills
Prime Fishing Near Citrus Hills Prime Fishing Near Citrus Hills One of the greatest assets of the Nature Coast area is that there are endless opportunities for fishing. Living in the Villages of Citrus Hills you are in close proximity to all of these options, which is a dream come true for anglers of all…
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