I kept seeing these cool plants suspended from trees around the neighborhood, and learned they were called staghorn ferns. Staghorn ferns derive their name from their distinctive fronds, which resemble the antlers of a stag. I'd been wanting one for a while, and a neighbor dropped one off, with the growing medium still attached to … Continue reading Our First Staghorn Fern is in Place
Atlantic Beach and the Island with No Name
The city of Atlantic Beach is located on a barrier island along the northeastern coast of Florida. It is one of the state's many charming beach towns with a unique heritage and a vibrant community. You'll hear residents refer to it as "the island," because it has no other name. History of Atlantic Beach The … Continue reading Atlantic Beach and the Island with No Name
What is that Giant Brown Moth?
I saw what looked like a small bird flapping on the outdoor table, and on closer inspection, discovered it was a giant brown moth with two black circles on its back like eyes. A quick Google search let me know this was a Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) and it is one of the largest moths … Continue reading What is that Giant Brown Moth?
The Hidden Gems of the Sea: Exploring the World of Sea Glass
I had never found sea glass until we moved to Atlantic Beach, FL, but now it is a favorite part of our evening beach stroll. Sometimes we just find a piece or two, and sometimes we get a whole pocketful, but we almost never come home empty-handed. Sea glass, also known as beach glass, is … Continue reading The Hidden Gems of the Sea: Exploring the World of Sea Glass
A Visit to the Mayport Garden Club Tiki Speakeasy
The newest and swankiest place to grab a drink in the Jacksonville area is located next to Reve Brewery in Mayport, where you'll enter a side door that opens into a garden corridor that leads you to the Mayport Garden Club (MGC). The place is tiki themed from start to finish, and I was delighted … Continue reading A Visit to the Mayport Garden Club Tiki Speakeasy
Keane & Coastal 