A Downey Woodpecker has joined the Blue Jays, hummingbirds, house finches, Cardinals, Goldfinches, Tufted Titmouse and chickadees at the feeder this summer.

Is anything better than cooking with vegetables fresh from the garden? These vegetables survived heat and squirrels, so I feel very lucky. This week’s bounty includes squash blossoms, zucchini, peppers, fresh basic, beans, cucumbers, tomatoes and blueberries. The...

I love living in Florida, but visiting my old garden in Garrison never fails to bring me joy. I planted these flowers years ago and they are blooming in full force to welcome me back. My hybrid tea rose bush is now 5 feet tall and thriving.