Podcast Episode 1: Getting More from Your Gardyn yCubes

In this insightful guide, we share innovative strategies for maximizing your Gardyn hydroponic system, particularly by reusing the yCubes that many might consider single-use.

Our Siesta Key Watersports Dolphins, Drinks & Sandbar Tour Review

We recently spent a Sunday afternoon on the Dolphins, Drinks & Sandbar tour with Siesta Key Watersports in Sarasota. Although the dolphins decided not to join us, we still had a great time cruising the local waterways, hearing stories about the wildlife and waterfront homes, and getting off the boat to explore a sandbar.

Why Do Sand Dollars Turn Your Hands Yellow?

We explored a sandbar today that was home to a lot of live sand dollars. After handling them, my son's fingers were stained yellow, which made me remember that happening to me when I was a kid hunting sand dollars.

Asian Tramp Snails in Florida: Cute but Definitely Not Native

The author fondly recalls their childhood habit of creating homes for tiny snails but recently discovered the invasive Asian tramp snail in Florida. This species, originating from Asia, thrives in warm, humid conditions and can harm gardens. Residents are advised against relocating them, as they spread easily and can damage plants.

SmartWings Motorized Honeycomb Shade Review: A Major Upgrade for Our Hallway Window

I recently replaced the old blinds in our large hallway window with a custom motorized shade from SmartWings, and I absolutely love the upgrade! I went with a SmartWings honeycomb cellular shade with light-filtering fabric in Slate Blue. I chose an inside mount so it would sit neatly within the window frame, just like our previous blinds.