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

The Day I Found a Katydid in My Kitchen

I saw a very large brown mystery bug in my kitchen, and it turned out to be a katydid! Specifically, a Brown Conehead Katydid. Apparently, these are nocturnal creatures, so seeing one in the middle of the day, inside my house was out of the ordinary. I didn't recognize it right away because it was … Continue reading The Day I Found a Katydid in My Kitchen

Apply for Free Trees for Atlantic Beach Residents

Did you know Atlantic Beach, FL residents can apply for two free trees for their front yard? Thanks to an update on the Chapter 23 (commonly known as the tree code) code of ordinances, the city has expanded the use of tree-conservation funds to plants trees in font yards on private property. Funds to plant … Continue reading Apply for Free Trees for Atlantic Beach Residents

Our First Staghorn Fern is in Place

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