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The Oyster Reef Project: Cleaning Our Waterways & Teaching Local Students
The coastal community of St. James Plantation, near Southport NC, borders the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway where marsh creeks twist and weave through the 6,000 acre neighborhood. Residents here want a better environment – one rich with life: fish and oysters, crabs and birds, even fishermen!
Read MorePreserving Corn and Other August Gardening Tips
Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist and Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist Preserving corn, freezing berries, and making pesto from basil, are some of the gardening activities for this month. Preserve the fresh-picked (well, almost) flavor of corn on the cob for winter meals. Cook the cobs as usual, then using a special corn scraper or a sharp…
Read MoreMonarch Butterflies Need Our Help
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Monarchs—those beautiful orange butterflies we’ve seen all around in late summer in past years—are becoming scarce. This is due in large part to loss of habitat—both where they overwinter in Mexico and summer in the U.S., as well as some recent temperature extremes. While we can’t do…
Read MoreWindRiver – Tennessee’s Best Lake and Mountain Living
WindRiver – Tennessee’s Best Lake and Mountain Living When you picture your ideal life, there are undoubtedly some things you want to make sure you check off your list. For some, that could mean living by the lake in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. If that’s the case, that dream can come true…
Read MoreNinebarks – Easy and Attractive Shrubs
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Once considered a non-descript native shrub for the old-fashioned garden, breeders have transformed ninebark into a popular and desirable landscape plant. With various leaf colors besides green, from yellows to dark red, attractive flowers and bark, the ability to withstand tough conditions, and few if any pests…
Read MoreDominican Republic is a Piece of Paradise
Who hasn’t dreamt of owning their own little corner of paradise in one of the world’s most stunning spots and enjoying all the luxury and comfort of 5-star service? Now, thanks to IBEROSTATE Golf, Villas & Condos, IBEROSTAR Group’s real estate division, you can acquire a luxury home with spacious interiors, large terraces and the…
Read MoreControlling Animal Pests in Gardens and Landscapes
Controlling Animal Pests in Gardens and Landscapes Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Effective control of animal pests is possible though your success will depend on your timing, method, and perseverance. A control that works for your neighbor, or that worked for you last year, may not work this time around. You may…
Read MoreDaniel Island – A Charleston, SC, Gem
Daniel Island, Charleston, SC Retirement Community What began as a small development in 1996 has flourished into a 4,000 square foot expanse of custom built homes, traditional neighborhoods, hundreds of acres of parks, more than eighteen miles of running and biking trails, and a lot of different places to spend a pleasant afternoon. Located in…
Read MoreKale – Not Just Fancy Lettuce
It seems like everywhere you look there is some new and special diet that will make you not only feel better but look better too. One of the latest crazes: kale. Kale is being deemed a “superfood,” but what makes it so special?
Read MoreLiving the Life in Lake Retirement Communities
If I were going to retire, I’d want to retire on a lake. It’s home to me. But not in Minnesota. I’d want some place warm. Some place like Georgia or North Carolina-a place like Lake Lanier (Gainesville, Georgia), or Lake Hartwell (Toccoa, Georgia), or Bear Lake Reserve (Tuckasegee, NC).
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