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 ...
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 ...
