By MERYL O’ROURKE news@breezenewspapers.com When I moved to Florida 29 years ago, I was not prepared for how different the growing of ANYTHING was here! I came from Vermont, a place of rich soil, seasons of riotous color, with a winter of giddy anticipation and planning of what would come ...
By BETH CHILDRESS news@breezenewspapers.com When you’re diagnosed with cancer, having a village of support around you means everything. For some, that support comes through family and friends, and for others, it is doctors and care teams who become a second family. Often, even with a ...
Throughout December we experience the hustle, bustle and joys of the holiday season. After New Year’s has passed, however, the winter doldrums may set in, even in Florida. So why not brighten your landscape with some winter annuals. The trick is knowing which ones to plant and when. ...
When most people think of gardening, images of sun-soaked days, swaying palms and the hum of bees and insects come to mind. Gardening is commonly associated with daylight, warmth and activity. However, a lesser-known and unusual aspect of gardening is that of nocturnal gardening — cultivating ...
Wilde is a under 6-month-old female. She believes life should be full of wit, beauty and a touch of mischief. She is a sweet puppy with a flair for drama, a love of attention and absolutely no understanding of personal space. Raising her means laughter, a few chewed shoes and endless affection. ...
Do you find yourself faced with the perennial dilemma of finding a perfect holiday gift? One of the best suggestions I can provide is the gift of a decorative plant! A colorful blooming plant or a festive evergreen will bring a bit of the outdoors inside during the holidays, and most can be ...
