I don't know about you but I have one place in my garden that everything just seems to shrivel up and die in the summer. So, why am I talking about summer, when it's the beginning of Spring? Because NOW is the time to fix those problem areas. This plant was the only...
What a beautiful spring day! This past weekend, I drove up to Lake Norman State Park in Troutman to take my dog, Sedona, for a hike. There are so many things that I love about this park. With the exception of swimming during the summer months, you can walk, hike, and...
The weather is sunny and we're itching to plant all of those beautiful flowers! There are GORGEOUS flowers in the gardening centers right now. What should I buy? I want to take them ALL home! Can I plant them now? When you shop at the big box gardening centers, the...
A peaceful walk along side a busy road! Most people who drive down Statesville Rd. (Route 21) past the Home Depot, never notice the entrance to the Caldwell Station Creek Greenway in Huntersville. BUT, you should stop and take a walk. Whether you start at the...
A short walk or a long hike, Latta Nature Preserve is a beautiful place to spend your time. I adopted an 11-month old puppy from the Cornelius Animal Shelter just 3 weeks ago. She is a high-energy pit bull mix and we are learning to walk together! (Click here to view...
The newest gem on the Cornelius Emerald Necklace. Last Wednesday afternoon, I had rushed around, running errands, and doing grocery shopping – and, I felt, well, grumpy and annoyed. My last stop was at Publix near Magnolia estates and as I packed my groceries away...
Visit Quest at Latta Nature Preserve 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, Phone: (980) 314-7878 Business Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily Description: Image Courtesy: Ellen Stafford Quest serves as the gateway to the 1,460 acres of Latta Nature Preserve and is the source for...
The newest gem on the Cornelius Emerald Necklace Last week, we had a sneak peek of McDowell Creek Greenway Phase II. It's the newest gem on the series of greenways called the Cornelius Emerald Necklace. When completed the greenways will circle Cornelius providing a...
Autumn is here Now that the weather is cooler, a visit to Lake Norman State Park is a treat. There are hiking trails and biking trails — all with lovely vistas. Native wildflowers are blooming As I walked the Alder Trail in the park, I saw several...
Relaxing at Home Author Janice Luckey, submitted a video of her backyard retreat. It's her favorite place to relax. Click on the video below and enjoy. — EH Stafford, Managing Editor Relax for one minute with Janice's video. If you have a favorite peaceful...