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Cape Coral Animal Shelter | Looking for a loving home | Lambo (Oreo) & Tomato

Lambo (Oreo) is a 6 months to 1-year-old male. Lambo (Oreo) is a super sweet pup with tons of energy and love to give. He is all about playtime, and he'll keep you entertained with his goofy puppy antics! Lambo (Oreo) would love a family who’s ready for some fun and can keep up with his ...

Garden Club of Cape Coral | Magical palms

I must admit it, I’m in love with palms. Imagine my surprise when we moved to Florida from the Northeast to discover so many varieties … over 3,000 worldwide. So how to identify palms? Looking at the shape of palm fronds (leaves) is the first step. There are two basic shapes or types of ...

Garden Club of Cape Coral | Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida

If you’re from the North as I am, chilly fall temperatures inspire cozy, indoor gatherings. However, living in Southwest Florida’s warm weather and beautiful Gulf coastline encourage a fresh approach to the holiday. From sandy picnics to tropical-inspired meals, embrace the sunshine this ...

Garden Club of Cape Coral | Cornucopia of ideas

Ever wonder about the origins of the cornucopia that graces some of our tables during the Thanksgiving season? Although we who celebrate the season may assume that its origins are more current, this horn of plenty, as it is also called, has its roots in Greek mythology and elsewhere. One ...

Cape Coral Animal Shelter | Looking for a loving home

Galway is a 1 to 3-year-old male. He is a big dog with an even bigger heart, and he's got so much love to give. He will admit, he still needs some training, but with the right guidance, he knows he can be the best companion ever. If you’ve got room in your heart and home, and you’re ...

Garden Club of Cape Coral | Hurricane recovery – again!

For the past two years, I have written about hurricane recovery; the first time shortly after Ian devastated our area in September 2022, and then last year as a reflection on the lingering effects in our gardens after Ian’s rampage. This year we have endured the effects of three hurricanes: ...