Gardening| Tallahassee Magazine
A Northern Mockingbird perched in a tree in the LRGV.Most birds have a few distinctive calls that identify them. The northern mockingbird is the exception, with its ability to mimic or mock the call of other birds, hence the common name. They have also been observed imitating non-avian sounds. This year-round resident has the distinction of being the state bird...| Tallahassee Magazine
Gardening| Tallahassee Magazine
Les Harrison Vaccinium is a low maintenance native plant genus with dependable spring blooms. The plant also produces edible berries that are a favorite of birds. Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboretum) is the only North American member of the Vaccinium genus capable of reaching the size comparable to a small tree. Mature specimens can reach up to 30 feet in height and...| Tallahassee Magazine