Nature and Animals

If you have not already done so, prepare your September landscape for possible damaging high winds and torrential downpours from passing tropical storms. September can present a higher probability for hurricanes in SW Florida. Hurricane season peaks between August and October, with September 10 as the day you’re statistically most likely to find a tropical […]

Although this summer’s royal poincianas failed to fill with beautiful red blossoms, you probably remember seeing them in past summers… Native to Madagascar, royal poinciana (Delonix regia), is also called “flamboyant” or “flame tree.” It provides dappled shade in summer, with wide, spreading branches and brilliantly-colored flowers. Many people consider this to be one of […]

The Dog Park Committee has picked a pavilion contractor, and the engineered drawing has been submitted to Lee County for approval. We know this part of the process will take the longest, and we will keep you up to date on the progress. We are anxious to have a permanent structure for our members and […]

The wading bird that I see most frequently from my house, is the Little Blue Heron. It is constantly walking the pond shoreline looking for prey. However, identification can be tricky. The juvenile Little Blue starts out all white. It can easily be confused with the Snowy Egret, as both are white 24-inch-tall birds. A […]

Big Snook caught by Jay Lev on threadfin bait near Boca Grande Pass Large snook, up to 40 inches, have been caught along the beaches of Boca Grande Pass. The larger fish have moved out from the mangroves, and into the 4 to 8 feet of water along the beaches of the pass. Most have […]

Heat and humidity will continue with the arrival of August. We can expect rain and thunderstorms for about two thirds of the month. Everything is growing rampantly…ornamental plants, weeds, fungus and critters. Now is when you must do frequent checks to see how the garden is faring. It’s amazing what can happen, seemingly overnight. We’re […]

EASTERN CORAL SNAKE Regardless of what some people say, Florida snakes are not aggressive, and unless they are cornered, most will flee when they see you. If you find a snake in your backyard, swimming pool, or garage, do not try to kill it – instead, try to identify it, and if it is non-venomous, […]

Ready for thunderstorms in the lightning capital of the United States? July’s average of 23 storms tops any month of the year. Expect precipitation of 8 to 9 inches. The rainy season eases the BSM irrigation water’s salinity creating opportunities for new plantings. • Selecting Plants – Look around at what is doing well within […]