“Dine with purpose.” It’s the motto of Southwest Florida’s premier culinary event of the year, and a call to action for folks near and far to try something new for the benefit of local children.
Sizzle Dining, now a three-week-long dining extravaganza in September that features a ...
Gardening doesn’t have to be confined to ground level plantings; hanging baskets can serve to move your eyes upward and to extend color and texture throughout your landscape. In addition, hanging baskets are ideal for gardeners who live in apartments or condos with limited gardening spaces. ...
Galway is a 1 to 3-year-old male. He is a big dog with an even bigger heart, and he's got so much love to give. He will admit, he still needs some training, but with the right guidance, he knows he can be the best companion ever. If you’ve got room in your heart and home, and you’re up for ...
Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States, and it causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. There are no screening tests available and symptoms can be ...
The most common complaint I hear is, “My plants are too big.”
Another version of this problem is, “My plants always need trimming.” Or, “My bushes are too crowded.” Or, “My plants never bloom” because the blooms are trimmed off every month.
Too often, we arrange our plants ...
“Be the solution, not the pollution.” -- Abhijit Naskar
Florida receives a considerable amount of annual rainfall, especially during the summer. The stormwater can remain and soak in where it falls, evaporate or wash away. This latter occurrence is known as stormwater runoff. Why should we ...
As Florida’s population continues to grow, open/green space continues to be supplanted by increased residential and commercial development and their associated infrastructures. One of the negative impacts of this rapid development has been and continues to be the destruction of the natural ...
If you lived in a northern climate prior to moving to Southwest Florida as I did, you no doubt have an appreciation for how quickly plants grow in our sub-tropical conditions. While it is quite rewarding to see your gardening efforts prosper so easily, the ease with which some plants grow can ...
Jo is an under 6-month-old female. She is the perfect little lap dog, weighing in at about 10 pounds. At under 6 months old, she is still a puppy with lots of energy and playfulness. Jo is eager to learn the house rules and become the best companion ever.
Yang is a 1 to 3-year-old male. He ...
Rockford is a 5 to 7-year-old male. He is a bundle of joy and energy, always ready to play and have a blast. He loves making sure everyone around him has as much fun as he does. Meeting new people and making friends is something Rock-ford thrives on, and he will do his best to win you over ...