How is your garden soil structured? And what does soil structure really mean anyway? In Florida, we have sandy soil and soil with clay in many regions. These two soil types are not typically high in the nutrients needed to grow healthy vegetable plants. This means if we want to plant anything in the ground, we typically need to add nutrients. If planting in containers or … [Read more...]
One Date at a Time: Life Is a Picnic
Whether it’s a first date, wedding anniversary, or in our case “just because,” picnics have always been considered a romantic gesture and the perfect way to spend some quality bonding time with your special someone. But if you are like me, the stress of pulling off the perfect picnic can get in the way of enjoying the date. Perhaps that was why Hubby and I never did one. I … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Lake Nona: A Bright New Year
Happy New Year, Lake Nona! 2020 came and went in a flash and, at times, in slow motion. In a year that was more challenging than anyone expected, we found strength in our community and continued to celebrate new milestones together. And we look forward to keeping the momentum going through 2021. In 2020, we set the stage for bright minds to come together in our … [Read more...]
Business Spotlight: Suntek Lawn Care
We’ve all experienced disrupted sleep or tasks because someone nearby was getting their lawn serviced. Local company Suntek Lawn Care is helping change that scenario, so both lawns and neighbors are happy. “Homeowners have always had to deal with noisy lawn care services invading their homes and disrupting their lives. I started Suntek four years ago because I believe … [Read more...]
Nobel Notable of Laureate Park: Jacinto Benavente, Madrilenian Dramatist o un Dramaturgo Madrileño
This is the 18th in a series of articles that celebrate the lives of the Nobel Prize laureates whose names grace the 130+ streets of Laureate Park. These laureates are extraordinary individuals who through their lifetime achievements have made our daily lives immeasurably richer, often in ways not readily evident. The author’s young cousin, Ciaran Stordy, a genuine madrileño, … [Read more...]