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 ...
Those of us who experienced Hurricane Ian two years ago are painfully aware that we have just entered hurricane season in Florida, which lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30. While August and September are generally the most active months, we unfortunately need to be prepared for the occurrence of ...
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 ...
Big Mac is a 6 month to 1-year-old male. Just like the famous burger, he is big, irresistible and full of layers - of personality, that is! Big Mac is a playful, energetic pup who's set to grow even bigger. His heart is as huge as my paws, and he is all about fun and love. Big Mac might need ...
Florida, and the nation for that matter, is facing a crisis in early childhood education. The challenge is not that early learning programs are ineffective or that parents don’t believe programs will benefit their children. It’s that families simply cannot afford it. In Florida, the ...
By Julia Kellberg When you’re diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer, your world changes in ways you never could have imagined. Today, I am cancer-free, and I am thankful for every day that I feel stronger. Nearly 40% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their ...
Mr. Feichthaler: My wife and I have inherited a rental property in Cape Coral from my parents, and we are considering whether to sell it or keep renting it out. The property was held by my parents as husband and wife, and not in an LLC. Although they seemed to have no issues, I have heard an ...
Anglers know that super predators like Spanish mackerel attack and feed on schools of helpless baitfish often driving them to the surface where sharp-eyed feathered predators also attack them from above. Obviously a bad time to be a baitfish but a plus for the alert angler looking for that hot ...
