Coombe Castle Becomes Exclusive Exporter Of Wexford Irish Cheddars

January 9, 2012 Coombe Castle USA

Coombe Castle International, a Queen’s Award-winning, premiere British dairy export company for over 30 years, announced that they have become the exclusive exporter for Wexford Creamery’s Irish Cheddars.

St. Mary's Grass Fed Gouda From Caves Of Faribault

January 9, 2012 Caves of Faribault

Caves of Faribault is proud to re-introduce its St. Mary’s Grass Fed Gouda, a Wisconsin Gouda hand-crafted by Master Cheesemaker Bruce Workman of Edelweiss Creamery.

New Plants For The End Of The World

The fact that you are reading this is proof positive that you have survived the turmoil of 2011, only to face what may very well be called the ‘year of the apocalypse.’ Of course, there is no guarantee that any of these prophesies will come to fruition, but there is one event that we can always count on – another crop of new plant introductions to tantalize us every spring.

FNGLA Chooses 2012 'Florida Garden Select Plants'

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) announced the Florida Garden Select Plants for 2012. A jury of growers, horticulturists, retailers, landscape professionals and University of Florida faculty members select these plants each year, which are deemed superior for Florida’s environment. Note that some of the plants are listed for zones south of our area. Okaloosa County is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8.

"Geraniums' Are Poised To Be In The Spotlight For 2012

Each year, the National Garden Bureau showcases plants chosen by professionals from within the horticulture industry, who, I assume, are drawn from NGB’s retail and wholesale members. Perennials, annuals and vegetables selected are chosen because they are, according to the bureau’s website, “popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, genetically diverse and versatile.” Bureau representatives have named 2012 the Year of the Geranium.