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October is All About Pink
Iâm sure youâve seen it, pink cleats or an insignia on an athleteâs uniform. Year-round, but especially in October, itâs time to Think Pink. A variety of events around the world are organized in October, including walks and runs, and the pink illumination of landmark buildings. In the United States, the National Football League promotes…
Read MoreTwinEagles – A Naples Golf Community
Naples, Florida Golf Communities Home to The Eagle Course, which was voted âBest New U.S. Private Course of the Yearâ by Golf Magazine, TwinEagles community is resort style living for those who live for the game of golf. Referred to as âthe finest 36 hole golf course community in Naples,â TwinEagles is set among the…
Read MoreSpreading Compost and Other October Gardening Tips
Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist and Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist Spreading compost, adding soil amendments, and planting garlic now for harvest next July are some of the gardening activities for this month. As you empty annual beds this fall, there are two main ways to enrich the soil for next year: spreading compost or planting cover…
Read MoreMcDaniel’s Marsh Madness
McDaniel’s Marsh Madness By Craig McArt and RenĂŠe Gustafson Beautiful as Eastman Lake is, are you tired of paddling the same-old-same-old? If so, maybe itâs time to venture outside of Eastman for a little variety; an interesting change of scene is just next-door at McDanielâs Marsh. Paddling your kayak or canoe through a marsh may…
Read MoreThe End of Summer Doesnât Mean The End of Fun for Wilmington! | Ideal-LIVING Magazine
Throughout the summer, Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach and the other surrounding beach towns have held weekly concerts and movie nights, which will continue through the fall as well. Another continuous event is the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Wilmington, which is year round, where guests can visit the participating galleries downtown and enjoy local art, live music, wine and hors d’oevre
Read MoreClimate Changes in the Garden
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Daily the news has articles relating to extreme weather and climate change. Whether or not you agree with all the predictions, if the climate does continue to get warmer and show extremes from one area to another, and one year to another, here are some impacts these…
Read MoreAn Apple a Day ⌠Apple Picking Season
Autumn is symbolized by many things and activities, one activity being apple picking. Apple picking season runs from late August to late October. Many orchards suggest the best time to go apple picking is mid-September. Every couple weeks a new set of varieties are ripe and ready to pick. When you have a free weekend,…
Read MoreNew England Asters
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Asters are a hardy, easy-to-grow and colorful group of fall-blooming perennials. New England asters are tall perennials that not only are hardy and low maintenance, but also provide vibrant displays of reds, pinks, purples and white in the fall. At a time when most other perennials have…
Read MoreSolutions For A Stress Free Home
Solutions For A Stress Free Home At St. James Plantation in Southport, NC, new homes come in all shapes and sizes. While our homes should be a sanctuary and a place to relax and entertain, we often bring stresses into our homes in the form of physical and mental clutter. Take the opportunity to reevaluate your life, from your…
Read MoreBest Places to Watch a Sunset in September
Best Places to Watch a Sunset in September Right now, from late August into September, is the best time to see a sunset. And there are plenty of places to go to witness spectacular views, including some of the best places to retire. Do you want to watch the sunset over a lake or an…
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