Plants have specific ways of telling gardeners that there is a problem but not all plant symptoms lead us directly to the cause. During drier conditions, we often use wilting leaves as an indicator that water is needed. … Read More
Looking for a new shrub or small tree this year? Interested in one that is low maintenance and offers beautiful green color? Why not try a holly? Hollies can be found in landscapes throughout Pensacola. Many times these… Read More
“The happiness of the bee and the dolphin is to exist. For man it is to know that and to wonder at it.” Jacques Yves Cousteau Bumble bees are among the most recognizable types of insects. They are… Read More
It’s finally here! Today is the day. I’ve got my computer and my phone both cued up to watch the live stream from NASA: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-live-stream. This has been a fun week as we’ve been counting down the days… Read More
Today might be SUN-day, but tomorrow is ECLIPSE DAY!!!! Only one day left, and it’s not too late to print this easy observation journal to record your family’s experiences with the eclipse: http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/calhounco/files/2017/08/Eclipse-Observation-Journal_2017.pdf
Moon pies, Milkyway bars, and Sunkist soda…OH MY! We’re T minus 2 days to the solar eclipse, and if you’re looking for fun ideas for an eclipse themed surprise for your family at dinner, or if you’re planning… Read More
Did you know it would take approximately 64,597 days or about 177 years to travel from the earth to the sun at a speed of 60 mph! For those of you who aren’t so into trivia, we’ve got something… Read More
Don’t hold your breath yet! We’re still 4 days from the solar eclipse, but for those of you antsy to see what it will look like check out this app from NASA! https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/nasas-eyes
Five days to the eclipse! Did you know that we could fit 72 million of our moons inside the sun? If that’s true, how can the comparatively tiny moon cover up the giant sun during an eclipse? Try… Read More
Still not sure how to view the solar eclipse next Monday? If you don’t have safety glasses for viewing, grab an empty cereal box and try this easy pin-hole viewer idea: http://eclipse.illinois.edu/pinhole.html Not so crafty? Maybe this quick… Read More
