Jay and Ericka, both veterinarians, met two decades ago while making a survey for wild tortoises. This was also the reason why their ring bearer on their wedding day was their 20-year-old sulcata pet tortoise named Tom Shelleck. The couple said their vows last year at Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens […]
The story of the snowman who brought winter to Florida happened in November last year when Robin Hughes, a teacher at the South Shore Charter Academy in Riverview, was reading her kindergarten students a story about snow. She immediately noticed that the kids looked confused since none of them has […]
Our spine is pivotal for our mobility because it connects to the brain and the nervous system throughout the whole body. For example, to move our legs, a signal goes from the motor cortex of the brain through the spinal cord to the legs’ muscles. With this in mind, when […]
We can all play our part when it comes to saving our planet and reducing plastic waste. And, a simple change can mean so much, especially if we focus on reducing the waste we create. Though it may sound impossible at first, this family shows that it’s more than doable. […]
Gardening is a combo of plenty of patience and time. To create the garden we’ve imagined, these are the key ingredients. But, there are gardeners who’re impatient and would like to see at least some result ASAP. With this in mind, if you’re looking for a quick harvest, there are […]
Spring and summer “scream” thyme-it’s one of the best scents. It’s amazing when we brush our hands across it after it’s been in the sun for hours and feel the stunning aroma it releases. It’s a bursting fragrance that’s earthy, green, herbal, and a bit medicinal. Deep winter is also […]
The biggest mistake we make after eating those pickles is throwing away the pickle juice. Believe it or not, there are more than dozens of ways to use it and all of these options are better than throwing it away! The next time you’re finished with the pickles, save the […]
A lot of annual flowers offer seeds with high rates of germination and mature fast. This means you can sow them indoors now and get a head start on your spring garden. You’ll love the quick blooms that will beautify both your sunny and shady spots of the yard. If […]
Opt for perennials that bloom for long to bring everlasting colorful beauty to your garden. It’s also beneficial for wildlife and pollinators. Perennials return every year and don’t need to be replanted. However, they bloom for a shorter period of time than annual flowers. Some bloom for a week or […]
Adding colorful house plants is an amazing way to bring more style and freshness to your home, and in every part of it, including the kitchen. We spent a lot of time there, prepping meals and eating, so why not make it as lovelier as possible! Plants don’t just decorate […]