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Growing Roses Successfully
Growing roses successfully, and for more than one season, starts with proper selection of both plants and the site. Plant properly, give sufficient water and fertilizer, and regularly watch for pests or problems as you admire these beautiful shrubs. Unless you’re a rose fancier or exhibitor, roses don’t require a great deal of care.
Read MoreStaying Active in Retirement – Volunteering
With retirement comes plenty of time, but as weeks turn into months, it can become difficult to think of ways to fill your days. Many of today’s seniors don’t fit with the image associated with retirement even ten years ago. Young and old retirees alike are involved in outdoor activities, social clubs, and enjoy traveling…
Read MoreBest July 4th Celebration Destinations
Best July 4th Celebration Destinations We already know that states like Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas and California are some of the best places to retire, but they also have some of the best July 4th Celebrations around. With the holiday just around the corner, many people are gearing up for big Independence Day festivities.…
Read MorePalmetto Creek – A True Taste of Carolina
Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas, offers luxury home design amongst the many different charms of the South-and the best of North Carolina Retirement Communities.
Read MoreGrowing and Using Lavender
Lavender flowers can be used in cooking, although its flowers are most often used in potpourri and as sachets, and the leaves distilled for their oils. Most are familiar with lavender through cosmetic products. Herbalists consider its oil one of the most important for therapeutic uses and healing, such as wounds and burns. Lavender oil scent is used for calming, and to induce sleep. Its first documented use was by the Romans in 77 A.D. for insect bites and to repel insects.
Read MoreThe Dominican Republic: Paradise Awaits
If you’ve ever imagined being able to live in paradise, then look no further than the Dominican Republic. Retiring there, you will find a budget of only two thousand dollars a month will mean you can live a life of luxury in one of may Dominican Republic Retirement Communities.
Read MoreReasons Women Should Strength Train
Many women don’t realize how much strength training can really help them stay in top physical shape. For those of you who are living in very active adult communities should know how much a few simple workouts can help keep your body in tip top shape.
Read MoreNo Compromises on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula!
By Jessica Schutt Every day we’re faced with decisions; some harder then others and some that can completely change the course of your day or even life. In the gated community of Los Delfines, a Costa Rica Resort Community located along the country’s southern Nicoya Peninsula, you’ll find no shortage of ‘difficult’ decisions to make.…
Read MoreUplands Village – Personal Values First
Visions of retirement are as diverse as the backgrounds we come from, so choosing from the variety of Tennessee retirement communities isn’t always about the amenities. It’s important to choose a home that supports you in many ways: physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually. If you’re looking for a new home that will only strengthen the…
Read MoreChoice Perennials For 2014
Each year, members of the Perennial Plant Association– the industry group representing growers and professional garden designers nationwide-vote on their top perennials.
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