The Grape Craze
It seems that every time we enter the grocery store there’s a new variety of grapes. From Cotton Candy to Moon Drop, grapes seem to constantly be taking on new flavors, shapes and colors. But are these grapes safe? Are they genetically engineered? Is it witchcraft? Carnival Grape took over 35 years of hybridization. Slow […]
Oakland Park Fire Rescue Receives New Heavy Rescue Truck
On November 6, 2019, Oakland Park’s Fire Rescue gave the public a view of its new Enforcer E-ONE heavy rescue truck. Outside of Oakland Park’s city hall, just before the November commission meeting, residents were invited to take a look. Oakland Park Fire Rescue Department The Oakland Park Fire Rescue Department covers approximately 9 square […]
10 Fresh Outdoor Garden Trends to Try Now
As the year winds down and our temperatures begin to cool, many South Floridians head to their outdoor spaces to enjoy the milder climate. Here are 10 modern garden trends that are sure to elevate your outdoor garden space and you help you get the most out of your time outdoors. Keep an eye on […]
10 Exotic Plants to Grow in South Florida Right Now
Exotic plants do not necessarily mean exotic locations and care are needed. South Florida has an ideal tropical climate which allows us to be able to grow a myriad of exotics. Many exotic species thrive in our highly humid and mild winters. These 10 exotic plants are well suited for South Florida life. Tacca Chantrieri […]
Wreck It Ft Laudy Smashes Its Way Into Oakland Park
The once sleepy plaza on Oakland Park Boulevard between 6th Avenue and Dixie Highway is now becoming a local destination. With the recent addition of Wreck It Ft Laudy, located at 830 E Oakland Park Blvd, you can now have a safe space to wreck items. From themed rooms, to corporate events, to 20 minutes […]
Poison Gardens: Don’t Smell and Touch These Plants!
In recent times, there has been a new trend in gardening. Something that is, in fact, quite sinister: the poison gardens. While most of us assume these poison gardens were a staple in history, they are a more contemporary nod to gardens of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Times when people depended on plants as […]
Growing Vegetable Gardens in Florida No Longer a Crime
On July 1st, Florida residents were given the thumbs up to grow vegetables in their front yards when SB 82 was passed. The new law allows Floridians to grow front yard vegetable gardens. It might seem like a logical right to grow food on your property, but it was the result of an almost decade-long […]
Goth Black Flowers? Kat Von D Does!
Kat Von D is most known for her tattoos, animal activism and an adventurous makeup line. What you may not know, is that she also has a black thumb. It’s not that Kat can’t grow plants. Quite the opposite. Instead of garden gnomes, she adorns her garden with skulls. Her striking black garden is brimming […]
Personalized Florida-Friendly Garden Gifts For Mom
Whether the mom in your life is a master gardener or just has a penchant for pretty flowers, consider celebrating her special day with the following Florida-friendly garden gift ideas that go beyond a simple bouquet. The Fragrance Lover – Frangipani Plumeria (Use to add fragrance to homemade bouquets, essential oils, lotions) A lot of […]
