Flowering shrubs and trees in bloom

Flowering shrubs and trees in bloom

Eileen Ward  |  Columnist There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Southwest Florida. Several people have asked me about the pretty pink trees blooming in the medians. The Tabebuia heterophylla or pink tabebuia is a variety that will grow to 50 feet and so…

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Celebrating our environment on Earth Day

Celebrating our environment on Earth Day

Eileen Ward  |  Columnist On Tuesday we celebrate Earth Day. This holiday was first celebrated in 1970. It is a great day to think about the beautiful environment surrounding us on Marco Island and how to perhaps create habitats (think your yard) that are more friendly and inviting to the environment and the creatures that…

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April is National Gardening Month

April is National Gardening Month

Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years. April is National Gardening Month and a good time to plant a garden, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. For those who lacked the motivation in the past to garden, consider these benefits: Economic Vegetable gardening is an excellent way to save…

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