A staple in my garden is the okra plant. I enjoy growing and harvesting okras every year. The flowers add a unique color to the garden. Plus, I get to prepare some of my favorite dishes using okras.
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester, Massachusetts, is nestled peacefully on 430 acres of breathtaking woods, streams, fields, brooks, marshes, swamps, and walking trails. It is touted to be the largest sanctuary in New England. It was opened to the public in 1991 and is managed by the Massachusetts Audubon. Broad Meadow Brook offers several programs, including: advocacy on…
Tucked away in downtown Naples on 332 8th St N, Naples, Florida, lies a hidden gem called The Garden of Hope and Courage. The garden is located on the grounds of the NCH Baker hospital and was created in memory of Jen Emfield, who died from cancer in 1994. I had the opportunity to visit the 2.5 acres garden in…
It is chilly this morning, and the air feels good on my cheeks. Just the pick me up I needed to get the day started; a brisk walk off the beaten path. The sun in all its glory is peeking behind the trees whose leaves glisten from the warm morning sun. The birds sing symphonic songs welcoming the new day.…