Malbis Plantation Water Tower

Jason Malbis, a native of Greece who had lived in Chicago, founded Malbis Plantation in 1906. Here, Malbis’ Greek compatriots … More

Blue Jays in the Yard

There must have been nesting Blue Jays in the area because today I had a least 10 Blue Jays feeding … More

I received a free packet of Zinnia seeds in the mail so decided to plant them in a container instead … More

This plant has been growing in my front yard for a very long time. I have to cut it back … More

God Bless America and Happy 4th!

I saw these Gerbera Daisies in a potted plant at Piggly Wiggly and had to buy them. The trouble came … More

JULY BIRTH FLOWER #1: THE WATERLILY The serene water lily traces back to the Amazonian regions, and unlike most flowers that … More

I rode to the Claude Peteet Mariculture Center/Marine Resources Division to see if any ducks were in their ponds. Instead I … More

A tall, stately white wader of quiet waters. Common, especially in the south, it may wander far to the north … More