Clusia rosea is a common native Florida plant that is often used as a hedge in landscapes. A common name for this plant is autograph tree because you can “write” on the […]
Bald Cypress: Siren of Spring
Looking for signs of spring in Southwest Florida? We may not have tulips and daffodils here, but if you know what to look for, you’ll see signals aplenty. In fact, […]
Is My Cactus Really a Cactus?
Quite possibly not! Most people are familiar with the term Cactus, but there is another family of plants known as Euphorbia. Often known as “spurge,” Euphorbia are frequently confused for […]
Chef Jack’s Classic Hummus
Classic hummus 1 can chick peas, strained, reserve liquid 2 T lemon juice 3 clove garlic, roasted 1 t cumin, ground 2 T sesame paste (tahini) 2 T olive oil […]
A Taste of the Beach at Home: Fogg Café’s Fish Tacos
Makes 12 tacos 12 corn or flour tortillas; we currently use a corn and flour combination that has the flavor of a street taco but the sturdiness of a flour […]
Activity: nature art bugs
Reconnect with nature (and all the creepy crawlies that come with it!) with this activity you can complete in the comfort of your own backyard or neighborhood. Materials: Fallen plant […]