The millennials have it right. Not only do they want to build their experience portfolio, work for a purpose before paycheck, but they are opting for the latest and greatest trend in home buying. The Agrihood Meet the Agrihood ~ Master-planned housing communities with working farms as their focus. Think ample green space, barns, and outdoor community kitchens. Some boast greenhouses and food forests, while others incorporate farm-to-table restaurants. Homes are built for the new ... continue reading...
Valentine’s Day Garden Humor
Have you ever wondered about the similarities between plants and men? Probably not! Most sane people don’t. But me, when I’m not writing, I spend a lot of time in my garden—maybe too much—and my thoughts? Well, they naturally veer in that direction and I realized men and plants have much in common! Ever wonder, if your man were a plant, which would he be? Just for fun, I’ve listed a few. Men and Plants Corn – Tall and slender with silken hair, this man provides well and yields a harvest of ... continue reading...
Growing Green with the Ocoee High School Garden
School gardens are sprouting up in and around Orlando and doing amazing things. On a recent visit to Ocoee High School, I had the opportunity to tour the garden and talk with Ag Science teacher, Peter Jordan. A student lead teacher guided project that is central to the curriculum of Ocoee High School Agriculture. Ocoee High School Students lead in green practices around campus to demonstrate more sustainable methods of living in a campus environment. One of the main objectives of the Ocoee ... continue reading...
Pump up Your Blood!
Ever been told you're low in blood platelets? You know, those little rascals that protect you from losing too much blood when you get a wound? Found in your blood, platelets are irregularly shaped and sticky, with no color. When you get injured, they congregate at the site and form a clot to halt bleeding. Thrombocytopenia, or a low blood platelet count, occurs for a variety of reasons, including genetics, medications, alcohol, viruses, pregnancy and diseases. It can also be caused by heavy ... continue reading...
Bok Choy Abounds
In an effort to catch up with my plantings, I purchased half a dozen broccoli plants the other day. Or so I thought. Apparently, broccoli leaves and Bok choy, also known as Chinese cabbage, look very similar. Too similar--for my aging eyes, anyway. It wasn't until I was sitting in my garden merrily planting away that I realized my error. Bok Choy or Broccoli Bok choy? I honed in the label for a second time. What?! I bought broccoli, not Bok choy! No one in my family eats this stuff. They ... continue reading...
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