What Are Bagworms? The Tiny Hitchhikers You Don’t Want in Your Florida Yard

Yesterday I spotted a strange little cocoon hanging from a leaf, and saw it start wiggling. Then a little worm popped out of the top and went back in. I had just seen my first bagworm! At first glance, these mini mummies seem harmless, but inside that tiny, camouflaged case is a voracious caterpillar just … Continue reading What Are Bagworms? The Tiny Hitchhikers You Don’t Want in Your Florida Yard

Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Yard in North Florida

I love looking out my window and spotting a blur of green and red zipping around my plants. Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds are common in North Florida, and there are some things you can do to attract these charming little bundles of energy to your yard. Here’s everything you need to know about spotting them, attracting them, … Continue reading Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Yard in North Florida

Candle Making at Wick N Twisted Jacksonville Beach

If you are looking for a fun and crafty girls night out, or family activity in Jacksonville Beach, FL, Wick N Twisted offers candle making classes, often combined with other special events. We recently attended the Candle Making and Magical Terrarium class, where they partnered with Gardenista Jax for twice the fun. Walk-ins are welcome … Continue reading Candle Making at Wick N Twisted Jacksonville Beach

Planting Water Lily Tubers from Amazon: My Experience

Ordering and planting water lily rhizomes (or tubers) off Amazon, or anywhere online, is tough because it's not like you can return them months later if you got a dud. Luckily, my water lily experience was a positive one, so I'm sharing where I ordered mine, and how I planted it. Ordering Water Lilies on … Continue reading Planting Water Lily Tubers from Amazon: My Experience

Yamasake Review: New Sushi Spot in Neptune Beach

Yamasake is the newest sushi restaurant in Neptune Beach, and I love sushi, so I was excited to try it out and experience their kaiseki style omakase Japanese cuisine. Read on for my review of Yamasake. It has potential, but when spending $200+ for two people, I expect a bit more out of the experience. … Continue reading Yamasake Review: New Sushi Spot in Neptune Beach