Sanibel-Captiva - Island Reporter, Islander and Current

City reports on native shade trees

The city of Sanibel’s Natural Resources Department reported that when people think of Florida, they often think of palm trees ...
The Spruce on MSN

Ditch fiddle leaf figs this winter and grow this underrated plant instead

Plenty of houseplants are easy to grow, even if you're just starting out on your journey as a plant parent. Low-maintenance varieties like spider plants, pothos, ZZ plant, and aloe vera can withstand ...
PetHelpful on MSN

Pet-Friendly Succulents: 10 Safe Choices for Cats and Dogs

All the charm, none of the worry.
The Leca Queen on MSN

Ficus benjamina to LECA – Will it drop every leaf? Full process & updates

Watch the full journey of moving my Ficus Benjamina to LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) and see how it reacts! From ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The American Southwest’s Iconic Joshua Trees Are Blooming Early—and Scientists Want Your Help to Figure Out Why

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...
PolitiFact

Don’t worry: ‘Exploding trees’ aren’t what they sound like

Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.