It’s the Fourth of July weekend! For most of us, that means a cookout, fireworks and another day or two that we don’t have to go to work. Sadly, we have forgotten what this day was really all about.
Celebrating Mom
This is the woman who taught you that patience pays off and that gratitude is always appreciated. She is the lady who would drop you off at the mall on the weekend and give you a few extra dollars for a snack at the food court.
Cedar Key – Two Hours from Orlando…and a Century Ago in Time
Ever wanted to take a step back in time? Cedar Key might be as close as you’re ever going to get! At first glance, this town looks like Mayberry and the Twilight Zone somehow became mixed up in the airways. For in this isolated fishing village, yesteryear is a way of life.
Greening Your New Year’s Resolutions
Well, another year has come and gone! If you’re like most people you are getting ready to make your resolutions for the New Year. This year, learn how to green your resolutions! The resolution to better our environment and planet.
Morikami Gardens: The Essence of Japan in Florida
Since its opening in 1977, The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida, with rotating exhibitions in its galleries, tea ceremonies performed monthly in its Seishin-an tea house…
Billie Swamp Safari – 2,200 Acres of Untamed Everglades Wilderness
For those who enjoy nature and like to do things a bit out of the ordinary, perhaps it’s time to take a safari — South Florida style that is!
Don’t Mess with Mother Nature!
Beginning with the end of the 20th century, we embarked on a path of genetically engineered crops. Now, nearly all of our staple foods including corn, soy canola and sugar beets are grown from genetically modified seed owned exclusively by a few large corporations.
The Vanishing Honey Bee – Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)
Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) (a.k.a. Honey Bee Depopulation Syndrome or HBDS) is a phenomenon in which worker bees from a beehive or European honey bee colony abruptly disappear.
Can I Grow My Own Backyard Coffee Beans?
My husband and I live in the tropics. We love coffee, and coffee trees love growing in the tropics. Doesn’t that sound like a great garden idea brewing?
Walk Along a Garden Path – For Your Health
Research into the little known benefits of taking a nature walk… Besides the serenity and relaxation one can enjoy, studies show there are actual medical benefits that can be realized when walking in a park.