Nature and Animals

On January 9, 2025, The Verandah Garden Club sponsored a Container Gardening Program at the VCA offices. Noted Horticulture Programs Coordinator/Horticulture Specialist, Karen Maxwell from the Edison and Ford Winter Estates presented a fact-filled program. With many suggestions for what to put in your planters, Karen shared tips of what to do and not do […]

Sometimes you meet someone and know immediately that person will be a good friend, whether it be a neighbor, girlfriend, golf pal…. or a dog! The gift of friendship happened for six dogs and their owners at the Verandah “Big Dog” park. For ten years a group of dogs who are known as the Dog […]

January 9th at 1:00 PM at the VCA Offices Join us on January 9th at the VCA Office when Karen Maxwell of Edison Ford Winter Estates will provide insight into designing a lovely work of art with plants, and the particular requirements for an in-home planter or an outdoor showstopper. We will look at the […]

On December 12th the VCA Landscape Committee hosted the second seminar in its Let’s Grow Verandah gardening series. Two Florida horticulturalists shared their comprehensive knowledge of gardening in Florida and answered our residents’ gardening questions. Below is a quick overview of the program steps. 1. Right Plant, Right Place Achieving a healthy, low-maintenance home landscape […]

These two beauties are Golden Retrievers who live with Lydia and Bob Brown. Abby, 5 1/2 year Golden, loves belly rubs, soaking in the pool after playing with sister Lexi and her brother and sister cats. Mischievous Lexi, 2 1/2 year Golden, loves her paws massaged, swimming in the pool, chasing balls and carrying rocks […]

This adorable Poodle puppy is Biscuit who is very cuddly, loving and knows no strangers. He loves to give kisses, so, if you see Biscuit around the neighborhood, be ready for some exuberant meetings! Biscuit owns Janet Pagano and Dennis Bowen. A beloved pet’s photo, whether dog, cat, horse, bird, or fish will be featured […]