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Using Tomatoes and Other September Gardening Tips
USING TOMATOES AND OTHER SEPTEMBER GARDENING TIPS Leonard Perry, UVM Horticulturist and Charlie Nardozzi, Garden Consultant Making the most of ripe tomatoes, preparing for frost, and planting shrubs are some of the gardening activities for this month. Don’t let excess tomatoes go to waste. Plum tomatoes and cherry and grape minis dry fairly easily in…
Read MoreThe Fourth of July Festival in Southport, North Carolina
Set against the backdrop of the Cape Fear River, the festival runs the entire week before July 4th as well, with concerts, art shows, and a reading from the Declaration of Independence.
Read MoreSurf’s Up for Baby Boomers
Surf’s Up For Baby Boomers Many Baby Boomers were first exposed to surfing when they saw Gidget, Hollywood’s 1959 version of Malibu’s beach scene. The success of Gidget ignited an explosion of beach movies in the ’60s, and surf culture quickly permeated the lifestyle of teenagers across America. Those same teenagers now account for the…
Read More10 Benefits of Living in a Planned Community
10 Benefits of Living in a Planned Community Explore these 10 benefits of living in a planned community. Click on the links at the bottom of the page to search all the planned communities ideal-LIVING has to offer! It’s very easy to meet new people. Everyone is in the same boat. Just about everyone who…
Read MoreMemorial Day is right around the corner!
Memorial Day is right around the corner while many celebrate it with family & friends, we think it’s important to remember the true meaning of the holiday.
Read MoreThe BBQ Battle
News & Events ideal-Living|May 10, 2018 When it comes to BBQ, most of us usually think pulled pork, on a bun, with a side of coleslaw and served at an outdoor event. And for the most part, BBQ is just that. However, the BBQ battle continues to boil between the East and the West, the…
Read MoreChanges in Latitude Margaritaville
Only Jimmy Buffet Could Inspire a 55+ Lifelong Party Program Community Update | Editorial Staff You’ll get a lot more than a cheeseburger in this 55+ paradise. Two “55 and better” Latitude Margaritaville communities have appeared on the east coast map over the past two years. And, One Particular Harbor Margaritaville has landed in…
Read MoreChoose Your Ideal Community With Confidence
Choose Your Ideal Community With Confidence! The enjoyable complete way to choose your ideal retirement community, vacation community, or golf community and choose your ideal community with confidence As you may have already discovered, there are many private retirement, vacation and golf communities to choose from that the choices may seem confusing and, at times,…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Ultimate Excursions
South Carolina Annual Events GREENVILLE UPSTATE CULTURE Artisphere Artisphere.org This three-day visual, performance and culinary arts festival attracts thousands to downtown Greenville each spring. Join in on a celebration of the arts and enjoy the work of more than 100 artists in the open-air Artists Row. Watch live printmaking, woodworking, and glassblowing demos at the Artist’s…
Read MoreMinto Florida Communities
Minto Florida Communities – Building the Dream We all know why Florida is such a popular retirement destination. Year round sunshine, white sand beaches, and plenty of fabulous places to live creates quite a draw. Developing master-planned communities that reflect the dream-life that Florida promises takes experienced builders, and Minto is one the best. Let’s…
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