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Wine Escape: Florida Wineries
Florida’s grape scene is one of intrigue. The Muscadine grape, the Southeast’s little secret is the main grape grown to make wines in the Sunshine State. It’s a special grape, for more reasons than just its taste. It’s adaptable to the warm, humid climate in Florida, and is also disease resistant. But Florida also has wines outside of the traditional grape variety, some wineries stepping out of the box and spreading the diversity of the drink with fusion wines, and tropical citrus and berry wines. So it’s time to drink some wine, folks!
Savannah, Georgia – One of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Places in America
Picturesque as a scene out of a fairy tale, Savannah, Georgia, has earned the right to brag about its beauty. Named by USA Weekend Magazine as one of the “Top 10 Most Beautiful Places in America” and listed as one of the New York Times’ “World’s Top Ten Trendy Travel Hot Spots,” Savannah has a rich and vibrant history that continues into the present day.
South Carolina’s Little Secret: Pawley’s Island
Separated from the mainland by saltmarsh and nicknamed “arrogantly shabby”, Pawley’s Island is one of South Carolina’s little secrets-literally. The barrier island is less than 4 miles long, and for the most part only one house wide. But it is one of the East Coast’s oldest summer resorts, and for good reason. I
Be Creative with Super Bowl Food on Game Day
Be Creative with Super Bowl Food on Game Day On February 2nd, 2014, Super Bowl XLVIII will…
Recipe: Corned Beef & Cabbage
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this month, there will be all kinds of things going on throughout the nation, from parades and celebrations to what is cooked in the kitchen. Here’s a classic Irish dish we found on history.com that you can whip up to embrace the taste of the holiday!
Happy Spring Cleaning!
Happy Spring Cleaning! A look at the weather for the upcoming week had me dancing around my…
WaterWays Township in Richmond Hill: Experience Coastal Georgia
Located approximately eleven miles from the quiet, family community of Richmond Hill, Georgia, WaterWays Township is one of the premier Georgia gated communities with the richest of life experiences to offer. This green community is set on 2,300 acres of beautiful country, and was planned and created long before eco-friendly home sites were popular. From the coastal marshlands to intricate waterways, the landscape unfolds with natural vegetation to marvel at and hardwood canopies under which you can enjoy a peaceful hike or bike ride.
What’s Your SPF?
When the world starts warming up again, and people begin to spend more of their time outside soaking up the sunshine, it’s important to reiterate the importance of wearing sunscreen. Sure, we all know that it is imperative to keeping our skin-and ultimately our entire selves-healthy, but really understanding the need to apply sunscreen is something else
Using Rain Barrels and Other June Gardening Tips
Using rain barrels to collect and conserve water, pruning rose suckers, and preventing tomato blossom end rot are some of the gardening activities for this month.
Staying Active in Retirement – Volunteering
With retirement comes plenty of time, but as weeks turn into months, it can become difficult to…
Murrells Inlet, The Seafood Capital of SC and Much More
Murrells Inlet, called “The Seafood Capital of South Carolina” and home to “Restaurant Row”, is far more than a great place to eat. Situated just 16 miles south of Myrtle beach, it is home to two of the Myrle Beach area’s greater attractions, Brookgreen gardens and Huntington Beach State park.
WindRiver – Tennessee’s Best Lake and Mountain Living
WindRiver – Tennessee’s Best Lake and Mountain Living When you picture your ideal life, there are undoubtedly…
National Relaxation Day … Just Sit Back and Relax
These days, there are more and more holidays that pop up on our calendars. Some make us…
Minto Communities
Minto Florida Communities – Building the Dream We all know why Florida is such a popular retirement…
Climate Changes in the Garden
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Daily the news has articles relating to extreme weather…
Oso Peninsula – Buckle Up For a Costa Rican Adventure
Time seems to change everything, especially when it comes to international tourism. Some of the most remote places on the planet have come to life and become tourist meccas for those who want to experience nature in the raw. The Oso Peninsula at the southern tip of Costa Rica is just such a place.
Daffodils For All Gardens
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont I love spring-flowering bulbs and, of these, daffodils are…
Cleaning Tools and Other November Gardening Tips
Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist and Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist Cleaning garden tools, getting mowers and power equipment…
A Little Bit of Naples, Florida
As early as the late 1800s, magazine and newspaper stories were already boasting about the mild climate…
Donning our Winter Whites
Another season has slipped into our reality. Wasn’t it just days ago that we were walking the Lake Trail with leaves crunching beneath our feet, admiring the tapestry of colors across the water? A few days ago when we were inviting thoughts of taking the kayaks out one more time into our heads? Yes, a new season has slipped in and cloaked the coves in white.
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