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.
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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.
The Day I Found a Katydid in My Kitchen
A large brown mystery bug discovered in a kitchen was identified as a Brown Conehead Katydid, a nocturnal insect known for its camouflage and melodic calls. Katydids, including green and brown varieties, play essential roles in ecosystems as herbivores and prey while facing threats from habitat loss and pesticides. Conservation efforts are vital.
Apply for Free Trees for Atlantic Beach Residents
Did you know Atlantic Beach, FL residents can apply for two free trees for their 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 trees … 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.