South Florida is the mango capital of the United States. Every summer we celebrate with everything mango. We may start the day with mangoes over oatmeal, yogurt or cereal, or just a few eate...
Mery Stewart lives in Five Star Premier Residences of Pompano Beach. She is a gifted painter, sculptor and gardener. Mery asked me to come to her balcony one evening after horticulture cla...
The joy of growing bromeliads in South Florida is that there is always a species in bloom year round. The vast array of color, size and texture of the bloom adds distinction to any landscape de...
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Exotic tropical philodendrons that are grown as houseplants up north are utilized as ground covers in South Florida. They provide a super tropical look to a garden and are very easy to grow. He...
Every Tuesday there is a farmers market at Whole Foods in Fort Lauderdale and there are always amazing local vendors selling fresh locally grown vegetables, homemade vegan foods and desserts, sou...
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Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a spectacular garden located within the heart of South Beach a block away from Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue. When you want to get away from the broiling he...
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Don't Desert the highway for a short cut. ~Old Irish Expression Graphic images can be utilized for pressed flower and na...
Its time to celebrate when it is mango time in South Florida. We eat them morning, noon and night. We eat them over the sink, sliced up in oatmeal, yogurt and cottage cheese. We chop them ...
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In the USA foodies delight eating out in Peruvian restaurants. It is customary to start a meal with a pisco sour, a delicious alcoholic beverage. Ceviche can be served a multitude of ways and...
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Out of all the vegetables we can grow, for most of us tomatoes rank high of the top five favorites. It is peak tomato picking now in South Florida. With temperatures reaching the mid to high ...
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Spring in South Florida is just around the corner and it is prime planting time for shrubs, trees, groundcovers and perennials . Why is this the case? Planting in the fall and winter is our d...
I have attended many orchid classes and orchid over the years. I have purchased many orchids in as many years and many have died. As a hobby orchid grower with marginal results for many years...
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Aloe vera is an amazing plant to grow, and its so easy as well. Inside give it a sunny window and water when the soil is dry to the touch, its that easy. Within no time the plant will start t...
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Here in Florida there are several native pine trees. All are long needled pines and provide us with nice pine cones for craft projects. We have the elliotii or slash pine, palstrus or long le...
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Have you ever had a rain chain? They are amazing. Originally from Japan, they are utilized instead of a gutter downspout. There are many variations to choose from. Little cups hang down and...
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Every year the American Horticultural Therapy Association hosts an amazing conference in North America. This years event was at the Ace Hotel in Lafayette Hill, a suburb of Philadelphia Pennsy...
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Confession time. I thought for years I did not care for Oncidium orchids. I would buy them and then after a while they would simply decline and die. Oh and worse, never flower. I much rat...
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David Mclean passed away while I was on vacation. It is a sad time for all horticulturists in South Florida. He was a ubiquitous fixture in everything to do with plants. Until recently was ...
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Every year the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society hosts an amazing show and sale. The displays are absolutely spectacular. Orchid growers and orchid societies haul in a vast array of accoutrements ...
Many of my seniors at work remember old fashioned remedies their parents or grandparents gave them when they were children. Depending on where they were born and what plants were readily availabl...
Its the most wonderful time of the year, so the song goes. Nature crafts sweeten our lives. Here are some ideas to brighten your holidays, give you something fun to do with the family, and pr...
I was surprised at the huge house Claude Monet had at Giverny. It is opened for viewing and some of the rooms are exactly as he had them before he died. His gardens were a great pleasure ...
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It has been a productive and joyous six years working with you, the residents and staff at the nursing home. As a recreation therapist you "get it" and understand the benefit of therapeut...
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These gorgeous informal flower beds complement the formal gardens of Tuileries garden. It was nice seeing all the annuals that do not grow in South Florida. The color combinations, height v...
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The gardens of Paris are unique and special for a variety of reasons. Many are historic, some dating back to when they were part of vast private estates of royalty. Others are the brainchild ...
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