If you live in Broward County and are a gardener, here is your chance to have green thumb fun! Broward residents are invited to participate in a science project from the University of Florida/IFAS program for a chance to receive free tomato plants!

Participants need a small sunny place outside for their plants. They will describe their experiences with the tomato plants via email or on Zoom.

The project runs from March through June 2022. The program is designed to assist organizers in determining ways to enhance yield from food production at home. 

If interested, you need to fill out a questionnaire online by clicking here. Those selected receive further instructions on how to proceed. 

 

 

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If you are looking for a fun thing to do in the middle of the week try the Abacoa Green Market. The farmer’s market is every Wednesday between 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The market presents regional handcrafted vendors goods, artists, and more. Go shopping for freshly harvested food and locally handmade items.

The green market is located in the middle of Abacoa.  Go directly to the amphitheater to find the green market. The theater will feature live music for all to enjoy. The fresh farmer's market pops up just in time for weekend entertaining. Pick up the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and unique items. The Abacoa Green Market is a delightful growers' market with fresh-picked produce, artisan cheeses, seafood, flowers, curated art, and more. Fun…

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Lighthouse ArtCenter at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, presents the 9th Annual Plein Air Festival with thirty award-winning artists from all over the country. The artists are coming together to compete and capture local scenes through the practice of painting or “En Plein air.” “En Plein Air” is French for “in the open air” which means the process of painting a landscape outdoors.

The theory of 'En Plein Air' painting is credited to Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes (1750–1819). He developed the concept of landscape portraiture by which the artist paints directly onto canvas “in situ” within the landscape.

The art festival begins with a Paint Out Competition at the historic Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens on Sunday, March 27, 2022. The festival includes…

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Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden, located at 531 North Military Trail West Palm Beach is hosting family-friendly open-air events, including the Garden’s major exhibit, the fabulous, family-friendly, and Lego’s Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! The exhibit runs through May 1, 2022.

Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and green-thumb enthusiasts of all ages to come out and enjoyed careful, informative, and joyful horticultural activities. The Gardens are a 16-acre tropical oasis that will see an acclaimed collection of twenty-five display gardens containing more than 6,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida native plants, exotic and tropical fruit trees,…

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Delray Beach features two miles of public beachfront for year-round enjoyment. Residents enjoy sports fields, a world-class tennis center, challenging golf courses, beaches, and community parks. There are many recreational activities to experience in Delray, including a lively nightlife and art community, offering something for everyone. The city is presenting a St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is set for Saturday, March 12, 2022, featuring live entertainment and other green-themed fun. 

The Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival proudly enjoys a 52-year history and provides fun-filled entertainment for all ages. The parade starts at noon along Atlantic Avenue, west from the Intracoastal Waterway to Northwest Fifth Avenue. 

Then,…

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Is it the calm swaying of the palms, the frozen drinks with the umbrellas, or perhaps the clear blue color of the water that helps improve your mood? A study conducted by the University of Exeter found that people who live less than a mile from the coast are happier. Coastal living and waterfront property-owning residents are 22 percent less likely to have symptoms of a mental health disorder compared to those who lived much farther away.

Researchers concluded that access to “blue spaces,” or areas by the ocean or water, like Juno Beach, plays a significant role in a person’s mental health. While many studies have shown that getting out into nature, even for just 20 minutes, can improve your mood. This finding could make a significant difference in…

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The Loxahatchee River District in Jupiter has been named “Best in Nation” by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.  The Loxahatchee River District has been esteemed for its excellence in wastewater recycling by the Florida Water Environment Association. The organization operates an award-winning facility that collects wastewater from the community and recycles it for irrigation needs, preserving freshwater supplies for the environment. In addition to serving the community, they strive to maintain pristine habitats with water recycling efforts. Preservation of the "Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River" is the highest priority for the organization. 

Educating the public is one facet in which the Loxahatchee River District reaches out to the…

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The power of the full moon is sustained 4 days before and 4 days after the exact date of the full moon. A worm moon is the last full moon of the winter equinox. The end of the winter equinox is when spring begins, and this is usually in March. Therefore the Worm Moon is the first full moon that occurs in March. The worm moon appears around the 14th to 15th day of the lunar cycle.

The month's full moon is unique in what it brings into your life. There is a new moon every month, on rare occasions, there may be two full moons. Each moon comes with a tale to tell. There is a meaning behind its name, and its own unique way to affect you.

Each full moon has a different effect on us, and it is about insight into the stars, the spirits, and how they all…

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Adopt a sea turtle through Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. They have an “Adopt a Sea Turtle” program. This unique program helps to further research, rehabilitation projects, and the constant attention and medical care for the sick, injured, and endangered sea turtles kept at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a non-profit organization located in Juno. The mission of Loggerhead MarineLife is to help safeguard marine life and to help boost ocean conservation. The center saves wounded or endangered sea turtles. They bring to the injured and rescued sea turtles to the hospital for further care and diagnosis before releasing them back into the ocean.

Through the Adoption program medication, food and tank…

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