All Blog Posts Tagged 'florida' (20)

It's been rainy lately and if you take your time and walk through the forest, you'll see lots of growth. This mushroom was so blue it popped out! It's not soft at all. 

You have to wonder how people stayed comfortable back in the old days here in Florida. Well, here's the thing: before development occurred, there was tree cover everywhere. Shady trees…

You say you like outdoor adventure? The two best days of a boat owner's life are the day he buys one and the day he sells it.

Old expressions usually have some truth.…

Hello, McRorie Gardeners!

Signs of Spring are all around at the garden! I saw this beautiful robin kicking up a dust storm yesterday. The garden is looking so good! I just planted the first few plants for the upcoming season:…

Hey, y'all!

Tomorrow, the gathering begins in beautiful Hawthorne, FL. There's a bike ride down there via the Hawthorne trail organized. If you've been to Mycol's Finca for the previous gatherings, you know it's a special time. …

Interested in Florida springs? Here's a great reference: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/geologictopics/springs/bulletin66.htm

Photo is from the…

It's Springtime here in Florida. The birds let you know every day. It's a paradise for a birdwatcher. The mornings are especially beautiful these days. I took a sunrise walk and was lucky enough to be right next to a cardinal singing his morning song. Enjoy the…

It's dawn here in the swamp and the birds are waking up. Listen by clicking here and you'll hear the various suburban bird life here in Gainesville, Florida.…

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have ~~ Unknown (via Samantha Prema Moksha ::: http://scrapsofthesoul.blogspot.com) 

I took this photo at Lake Island Park in Orlando,…

Can you imagine a more beautiful sight? I conclude that art imitates life. Smile.

Coyote tells us about the Firefly Primitive Skills Gathering:

(photo from wikipedia) I heard a Barred Owl this morning. It was just before sunrise at about 6:30. I opened my window as quietly as I could and recorded it. Click here to listen to the recording. Have you ever heard the sounds the owl makes…

This week, UF and Alachua County team up to bring the Florida Food Summit.

Check out the info at INDIGOgreen's Blog right here.…

Check out this video on the INDIGOGreen website of John Moran - a local photographer- and his speech at the state capitol on the springs of Florida.…