Celebrate the Spirit of Summer Gala Day

Join us on Saturday, August 7, 2021 for the annual Spirit of Summer Gala Day from 10am – 4pm. Read More »

Free Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Classes

Buck Mussatto’s popular “Pollinators: Birds, Bees, Butterflies” class will be held at South Seminole Farm and Nursery. Read More »

Living Happily in My Heart, Mind and Soul

It is a known fact that the simple act of smiling can make the brain happy. It doesn’t matter if we smile genuinely or fake it, the brain does not know the difference! Read More »

On the Cover: Spiritual-Naturalist Artist, Johnny Dame

Johnny Dame is available for Commissioned Paintings and Drawings, Murals, Speaking Engagements and Classroom Presentations. Read More »

Renown Animal Communicator Returns from Retirement

Jo Maldonado, known throughout Central Florida as “The Animal Reader” has returned from her first round of retirement to offer her services of readings, messages and insight from animals that have passed or are alive. Read More »

Back-to-School Wellness: Tips to Keep Kids Healthy

Parents can ensure children’s health and well-being as they go back to school with these tips for kid's healthy food, family communication, adequate sleep and more. Read More »

‘Clean the Garden’ Kimchi

This easy kimchi recipe turns common garden veggies into a spicy probiotic ferment that’s loaded with good bacteria and health benefits. Read More »

Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer

A new large-scale analysis suggests that omega-3s from oily fish may extend lifespan. Read More »

Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease

Research finds that eating one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day lowers blood pressure and risk of heart disease, while two cups of fruits and vegetables a day can decrease stress levels. Read More »

Microbiome Linked to Risk of Death from Disease

Researchers found that greater numbers of bacteria in the gut from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease. Read More »

Pickled Watermelon Radishes

Enjoy fresh radishes year-round with this flavorful recipe for pickled watermelon radishes. Read More »

Pineapple Tepache

Tepache is a wonderful, effervescent, lightly fermented pineapple beverage. It’s made from the skins and core of pineapple, making use of the parts typically discarded. Read More »

Pollinator-Friendly Yards: Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Create a pollinator-friendly yard with these gardening and landscape tips for choosing native plants, mowing less often, and avoiding pesticide use. Read More »

Smiling Can Make Us Happier

The benefits of smiling including increased happiness, reduced stress and anxiety, lowered blood pressure and heart rate and less pain. Read More »

Textile Manufacturers Fight Climate Change

With a goal of 45 percent reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030, Textile Exchange is pushing for urgent climate action. Read More »

Think Yourself Happy: Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

Simple, research-based methods to change our thinking, rewire our brains and ultimately, increase our levels of happiness. Read More »

Unleash Your True Potential: Working with a Life Coach Can Help

The benefits of working with a life coach to better understand ourselves and lead fulfilled lives, including tips for hiring the right coach for individual needs. Read More »

UN Methane Report Faults Big Meat and Big Dairy

With livestock contributing 32 percent of the methane footprint, there is a great need to regulate and mitigate methane emissions from global meat and dairy companies. Read More »

Water Sports for a Total Body Workout: Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer

Waterskiing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), river rafting, kayaking, SUP yoga and other summer water sports that improve bone density, elevate mood and engage major muscle groups. Read More »

Well-Being Basics

Choose happiness by taking these research-supported daily actions to enhance overall well-being. Read More »

Zucchini Bacon

This recipe for a vegan take on bacon uses seasoned, dehydrated zucchini strips for a healthy, plant-based snack. Read More »

Preserving the Harvest: Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

Preservation techniques to help capture the bounty of the garden or farmers’ market hauls through canning, dehydrating, refrigerator pickling, fermentation, or cold storage. Read More »