If you are going to be in the Fort Myers area and want something fun to do check out the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. The homes are located along the water and the grounds and garden are absolutely beautiful. I am a history buff, but I went there because... Read more →

I'm a seashell collector. I love them and have many. I make a trip to Sanibel Island, Florida every spring because the shelling is so great there. The beaches there literally have millions of shells covering it. Just sift through and you will find some real gems! My favorite shell... Read more →

Taking a nature walk is great - something I love to do. But every once in a while it is nice to sit and take a stroll through the woods. That's what we recently did when we took the eco buggy ride that was offered through the county. The eco... Read more →

On a recent eco buggy ride through Deep Creek Preserve in Volusia County we spotted some purple thistle (also called cow thistle) in bloom. Just wanted to post a picture of it to show how pretty this plant is when it is in bloom. The purple thistle has many thorns... Read more →