I’m sure you are familiar with the wisdom of the old saying “the right tool for the job.” Over the years, I have found that this is especially true in the garden, as I have purchased, and subsequently discarded, a number of hand tools! Based on more than 60 years of active gardening, ...
Jingle (Buster) is a 3 to 5-year-old male. He absolutely adores people and thrives on making new friends wherever he goes. Whether it's a wag of his tail or a gentle nuzzle, he is always eager to spread some canine cheer. Now, here's the thing -- he may be a large breed dog, but don't let ...
Southwest Florida is known for its beautiful coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. Many people live here to enjoy the water and the weather, which is ideal for most of the year to enjoy a nice swim, boat trip or other water activity. Being vigilant about water safety and drowning prevention will ...
We are so lucky to be here to enjoy the bounty of flowers that the summer rains bring! Most of the year, rain lilies look like grass, about a foot tall, and go totally unnoticed. They can be mowed if in your lawn. They have a bulb the size of a small radish several inches below the surface and ...
It is good to be back after an unexpected three-week hiatus following a run in with the bottom rung of a ladder, with the resulting gravitational pull leading to a new hip. We will pick up where we left off, beginning with the April market numbers for Cape Coral single-family homes. The number ...
When temperatures rise in the summer, so can anxiety and stress. Juggling jobs, bored children and often hard-to-find, expensive childcare can impact summer sun and fun. For many, it becomes difficult to view summer through rose-colored glasses. Why is summer so stressful and what can be done ...
Spring and early summer are the best times to add tropical spices to your ornamental edible garden. Two of my favorites, ginger and turmeric, are both classified as perennials in the Zingiberacaea family. Ginger, Zingiber officinale, the smaller of the two, grows 2 to 3 feet tall; has narrow, ...
Whatever you plan to call these fascinating flowering plants, vinca or periwinkle, they are sure to delight! Back in 2022, Hurricane Ian wiped out all my vincas. It was exciting to see their little heads pop up only weeks after the Sept. 28 hurricane and here it is June 2024 and they are ...
Togi Togi is a 1 to 3-year-old male. He may be small, but his heart and personality are huge. Togi is a handsome little guy with a contagious smile and a sweet disposition. He lives for belly rubs, long walks in the park and cuddle sessions on the couch. If you're in need of a furry friend ...
Dear Mr. Feichthaler: I purchased a home last month, and the seller used an out-of-area title company for title and escrow. It was a bumpy experience to say the least, poor communication, last minute changes. They even had my name spelled wrong on the deed, which thankfully I caught prior to ...
