Spring 2016

Spring 2016

The Pioneer Women of Florida

Not every pioneer uses a plow – some use an ink pen.   Years ago, three courageous women used the power of the pen to change perceptions of what is…

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March 15, 2016

Visitors can walk back in time to 1930s farm life at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park, just south of Gainesville.

Spring 2016

Firewise Landscaping in Florida

When Floridians hear the term “wildfire,” they often picture massive flames erupting in mountainous western forests with smoke looming above homes as families are forced to evacuate en masse. What…

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March 15, 2016

Before Firewise Landscaping

Spring 2016

Five Popular Front Door Colors and What They (Might) Say about You

Whether or not we realize it, the colors with which we surround ourselves—in our clothes, cars, and homes—reveal a lot about us. For example, bright colors often indicate an outgoing…

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March 15, 2016

Spring 2016

Curb Appeal for the Discriminating Buyer

Your home’s curb appeal is the first thing potential buyers will see and will project the quality of your entire home—not just your home’s exterior—to buyers. In today’s competitive real…

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March 15, 2016

Spring 2016

Backyard Care Cottages

As of 2010, there were over 2 million Floridians over the age of 70 living in the state. By 2030, the age group between 70 and 80 years old will…

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March 15, 2016

Spring 2016

Gardening Tips: Planting Bare Root Trees

Trees that produce stone fruit are good candidates for bare root planting; this includes peaches, plums, and nectarines. Apples and pears, figs, walnuts, and pecans may also be planted as…

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March 15, 2016