Gardening Sun Safety Tips

Exposure to the sun is our primary source of vitamin D. Vitamin D is vital to our bodies, as it aids the absorption of calcium giving us stronger and healthier bones. However, unprotected exposure of our bodies to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause us health issues notably skin damage (basal and squamous cell cancers) [...]

Blueberries Help Us Achieve Better Health

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There are around 30 different species of blueberries. Blueberries are native to North America where they grow throughout the woodlands and mountainous regions in both the United States and Canada. Florida Blueberries are the first to ripen in North America, with commercial harvesting beginning usually in late March, early April. Fresh blueberries will be found [...]

Growing Things and Growing Self

As the official First Day of Spring approaches (March 20th in the Northern Hemispere), it already seems to be in full swing here in Florida. If I’m honest, I have to say it’s about time. When winter first came this season I was ready for it, as I always am after Florida’s hot summer, but [...]