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10 Tips to Start Your Garden

Cristian DeRusha
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10 Tips to Start Your Garden

By Cristian DeRusha

As summer heat begins to subside this fall, now is a great time to start thinking about how you can turn your backyard into a bountiful garden. Whether you want to grow colorful flowers or plant the seeds for fresh produce, starting a backyard garden is a fulfilling and family-friendly activity that can brighten both your home and your dinner menu.

If you’ve never planned your own garden or if you’re getting ready to start fresh for the new season, here are 10 tips that can help you along the way:

  • Protect Your Nails

Before getting started, there is an easy trick to prevent dirt from accumulating under your fingernails while you work without gloves. If you draw your fingernails across a bar of soap, then you will seal the undersides of your nails to keep the dirt out. Once you’re finished, use a nail brush and run your hand under warm water, and your nails will be sparkling clean.

  • Avoid Chemical-Based Fertilizers and Pesticides

Did you know that chemical lawn products can seep into your crops? Many store-bought fertilizers and pesticides are often synthetic, with chemicals that can affect the health of your garden and your family. For cleaner produce, look for environmentally friendly alternatives like compost or all-purpose organic fertilizer. The best organic fertilizers use simple ingredients that come from nature, so the next time you’re at the store, double check the ingredients list to make sure it’s naturally sourced.

  • Alternative Plant Food

Gardening is an opportunity to explore new things, especially when trying to find the most efficient way to treat a crop. The next time you boil or steam vegetables, use the leftover water to feed your garden. Not only is this a cost-effective and resourceful hack, but the nutrients in the water also help your plants grow and keep your soil moist. You’ll rest easy knowing that your garden is taken care of and be amazed with the results!

  • Don’t Plant Too Much of the Same Thing

To prevent waste, be mindful of how much of one plant you will need to feed your entire family. Planting too much of one thing will cause overproduction and will take nutrients from the soil that could be used for more variety. This will also help you diversify the produce options on your dinner plate and give you the opportunity to try new things!

  • Choose Crops Wisely

Before you pick out which crops to grow this season, take the time to do some research. Choose crops that will be easier to grow in your specific environment. Think about how much sunlight your garden gets each day and select products that you know will bloom in high-sun or high-shade environments. Check out these shade-loving plants that thrive in locations with less light.

  • Replant Roots

Looking for more plants in your garden? When snipped at the right time and replanted, your stems can develop roots and become brand new crops! For example, using the root clippings from your early summer tomatoes will give you a beautiful early fall tomato crop. For more information on replanting and propagating the produce in your garden, check out this article from Better Homes & Gardens.

  • Repeat Your Successes

Weather and soil have a huge effect on the way the crops come out. You might get a wonderful harvest of basil and mint, but your tomatoes don’t come out as well as you might have hoped. Focus on repeating your successes and replant the crops you’re proudest of but take the time to learn how to improve your harvest each season.

  • A Smart Use For Leftover Tea and Coffee

Leftover tea and coffee grounds acidify the soil and help acid-loving plants like camellias, gardenias and blueberries. A small amount will go a long way; it only needs to be added once a month. Additionally, chamomile tea helps control damping-off fungus which can harm the seedlings as they grow, ruining your beautiful garden. Check out more ways to repurpose coffee grounds beyond fertilizing your garden here.

  • Pick Produce At Their Peak

It’s important to harvest your produce at the right time, and this isn’t a “one size fits all” technique. Different fruits and veggies have specific harvest windows that, if you cut them off too early, you may lose nutrients a lot faster than normal. Once you harvest, refrigerate your leafy greens to preserve them for the longest amount of time possible. 

  • Make Sure To Include Essential Kitchen Herbs

Culinary herbs are pricey to buy, but easy to grow yourself. When selecting what to include in your garden this season, don’t forget about essential herbs like thyme, basil, or rosemary that can take your cooking to the next level. Section off a corner of your plot for a dedicated herb garden and when you’re ready to harvest, make sure to check how to store them for long-lasting freshness.

Using these tips will help you enjoy your garden to the fullest and feed you and your family with the healthiest ingredients. Now, it’s time to make that gardening plan and start getting your hands dirty in your own backyard!

LAST FAMILY-OWNED MOVIE THEATERS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY JOIN NATIONAL CINEMA DAY ON SEPT. 3 

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LAST FAMILY-OWNED MOVIE THEATERS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY JOIN NATIONAL CINEMA DAY ON SEPT. 3 

(Los Angeles, CA/Delray Beach/Lake Worth FL– August 29, 2022) – Family-owned Movies of Delray and Movies of Lake Worth will welcome moviegoers back to the big screen with discounted admissions to kick-off National Cinema Day on Saturday Sept. 3.

Movies of Delray lobby

Sponsored by the Cinema Foundation in 3,000 locations, the one-day event will feature exclusive previews and in-theater promotions for no more than $3 a ticket.

National Cinema Day celebrates a summer of record-breaking moviegoing with a sneak peek of upcoming titles from such major studios as Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony Pictures Classics, Universal, and Warner Bros., on Sept. 3.

Showing these trailers in a more intimate setting, Movies of Delray in the Villages of Oriole Plaza on Atlantic Avenue at Hagen Ranch Road features five screens; Movies of Lake Worth at 7380 Lake Worth Road has six screens. “We show the same blockbuster movies as the big chain theaters, but we have the ability to show art and other films that deserve to be seen on a big screen,” said Rochelle Walters, going into her 20th year as the second-generation of movie theater owners.

Fresh popcorn, and beer and wine on the snack menu are always popular with their moviegoers. But going to Movies of Delray or Movies of Lake Worth is a whole different experience, like a family restaurant vs. a chain where nobody ever knows your name.

“We know all our regulars and they know us,” Walters said from her lobby office between interruptions by satisfied customers. And that’s not the only difference.

  Their movie menu is mostly for grownups, and include the Metropolitan Opera’s live stream of performances. Lake Worth offers more children’s fare for a different demographic.

Their auditoriums range from 60 seats to 250. “Our seating is conventional and comfortable,” Walters said. “I have a customer who used to be a basketball player. He commented on how much legroom we have. We also provide wheelchair access.”

The owners know their audiences expect them to keep up with the times. “We just installed a new sound system and of course we offer free headsets for the asking,” Walters added.

They even throw private parties in their lobbies. “We host groups, fundraisers, events, parties, and charity events, as well as red carpet events, and film festivals.  Both locations have been in the community for so many years and the community has been there for us.” 

Cinema Foundation president Jackie Brenneman sees National Cinema Day as way to encourage returning to the Big Screen: “We wanted to do something to celebrate moviegoing. We’re doing it by offering a ‘thank you’ to the moviegoers that made this summer happen, and by offering an extra enticement for those who haven’t made it back yet.”

CONTACTS:

Rochelle Walters, Movies of Delray/Movies of Lake Worth co-owner Cell: 561-213-6864

https://www.moviesofdelray.com/

https://www.moviesoflakeworth.com/location/3271/Lake-Worth-Showtimes

Patrick Corcoran

NATO / the Cinema Foundation

[email protected]

FGS Global[email protected]

HOW TO ACHIEVE MOVEMENT FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH

Cheryl Alker
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HOW TO ACHIEVE MOVEMENT FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH

By Cheryl Alker

It is not a secret that movement is generally considered one of the cornerstones of good health. The World Health Organization states that adults between the ages of 18-64 should complete at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or at least 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week. Balance, coordination and stretching should be completed for approximately 30 minutes per week whilst muscle strengthening activities should be done involving major muscle groups on two or more days a week.

Whilst the times are pretty easy to understand it might be helpful if we could define what type of movement is indicated as real exercise as opposed to general movement. Also what should we be aiming for to achieve optimal health and longevity?

Movement in general can be divided into two major classifications: general daily activity and exercise.  General daily activity, which is often referred to as ‘Activities of Daily Living’ (ADL), includes sweeping or mopping the floor, making the bed, dusting, carrying the groceries and even collecting mail from the mailbox!

Exercise is a specific type of activity with a specific fitness goal which includes improved muscular strength and endurance, improved cardiovascular output, improved mobility and flexibility as well as improved sports specific skills.

Activities of Daily Living

For ADL to be effective an hour per day is recommended. This will ultimately help to maintain and improve our circulation and keep our metabolism firing. Research also suggests that in fact getting your activity in small chunks throughout the day may actually be more beneficial to good health and a long life span than performing it all at once.

Exercise

Exercise definitely offers specific benefits that ADL cannot provide. Improving cardiovascular output means that the heart and lungs need to be challenged with sustained aerobic activity. Muscular strength and endurance will be improved by lifting weights or using your own body weight such as push-ups, squats, lunges, planks etc. Regular stretching will improve the mobility and functionality of the joints and general balance work can be undertaken easily on a daily basis at home.

To achieve those 10 weekly hours there are a few key ingredients to bear in mind when designing your life-giving movement program.

  1. Make sure you are in good overall health and have received adequate medical clearance before undertaking your program.
  2. Understand that daily activity is essential and nonnegotiable. You can’t sit idle for 4 days and then crash the hours into 3 days.
  3. Find the types of movements that you can easily accomplish daily and ensure your chosen exercise plan is something you enjoy. You are setting yourself up for failure if you dread even starting. Remember exercise and movement doesn’t all have to be blood, sweat and tears!

Helen, the Neighborhood Squirrel

Tricia Roberts
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Helen, the Neighborhood Squirrel

By Tricia Roberts

My husband and I relocated to Florida in the fall of 2017. When we first viewed our home during a long week of house-hunting, I thought, “There are so many squirrels.” I won’t say that was the reason we chose our house, but it didn’t hurt. I love all kinds of animals, and ever since I fostered an abandoned 2-week-old squirrel after a hurricane in the early 2000’s, I’ve been drawn to the fluffy-tailed creatures.

Not long after we moved to Wellington, I decided I wanted to make friends with the squirrels that frequented our front yard. So I bought some natural, unsalted peanuts and practiced a lot of patience, getting a tiny bit closer to the squirrels each day. Eventually, I had them all eating out of the palm of my hand…literally.

I noticed that each squirrel had very different and defining characteristics. There was one guy that seemed frail and had a little limp. I named him Braveheart. There was a really pretty one with  silky, shiny fur that I named Edie (who I later realized was a boy, so I changed his name to Eddie). And then there was a very bold female squirrel who didn’t seem to be as timid as the others. She had a little cut in her right ear. I called her Helen.

They say that squirrels are highly intelligent. They will return to a food source over and over again and can even recognize humans. Helen has proven that to be true. She comes back repeatedly and has been doing so since 2017.

On a normal day, Helen will come to one of the windows at the front of our house. She’ll sit and stare inside until I see her. After we make eye contact, she meets me at the front door where she gently takes her peanut. As much as I would love to leave a constant supply of food out for her, I don’t want to attract unwanted visitors, so she only gets one nut at a time. She’s usually patient and waits for me to notice her in the window, but she has been known to come around to the back door or a window on the side of the house to get my attention.

But does Helen recognize me specifically? Without a doubt. She’ll find me walking down the street, run up to me on the sidewalk and stretch her little hands up for a snack. She has learned that I almost always have a peanut or two in my pocket.

Helen even recognizes my car. When she sees me pulling in the driveway, she hops on the window ledge to greet me. Sometimes she stares at me as if to say, “Where have you been?”

Through conversation and social media posts, our neighbors have come to know and recognize Helen. They all know her by name, and they let me know when they see her in their yard. It makes me happy to know she’s being looked after by so many people.

As a disclaimer, not all squirrels are as friendly as Helen. You should be cautious when approaching them in the wild, and sometimes avoid them altogether. It’s also important not to feed wildlife any food that could hard them. I only give Helen natural, unsalted peanuts in moderation. Lastly, squirrels don’t make good indoor pets. It would be cute if they did, but even when raised by a human from birth, their natural instincts kick in within months, and their sharp nails can do some damage if you aren’t careful.

Wellington Gets First of Its Kind Pod/Vlogcast Studio with Opening of Khanna House Studios

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Wellington Gets First of Its Kind Pod/Vlogcast Studio with Opening of Khanna House Studios

WELLINGTON, FL. – The future is in Wellington with the opening of Khanna House Studios, a full-service pod/VLOGcast studio with livestream capabilities and dedicated content creation space. The first of its kind in Wellington, the studio is the brainchild of Wellington resident and philanthropist, Julie Khanna, who has spent over a decade connecting community members through creative and exciting vehicles such as public and community relations, strategic communications and media marketing. 

“Content is any online material such as social media posts, written copy, videos, blogs, website information, and photos. Creating content is necessary for anyone interested in having an online presence and audience, whether you’re a small business or an influencer,” shared Khanna, who runs the space with her children, Nikhil and Devi, and Akai Jackson, a social entrepreneur who is tapped to speak to corporations and organizations nationwide on mindset and personal development. “This new space will be a community-based location where solopreneurs, content creators, business owners, and organizations can come together and grow, learn from one another, showcase their businesses and create affordable content, whether it is for their social media or any other means of communications,” added Jackson. 

The 1200 sq. ft space features a moveable green screen wall, room for a client’s step and repeat for personalized branding during photoshoots, livestreams, and content creation, and an entirely brandable, industrial-chic, natural light-filled studio slated for photographers and videographers to host their own photoshoots. With seating for up to four people, three camera angles, optimal lighting, and multiple background choices, podcasters can record an episode, or a season, in the customizable, sound-proof audio and video studio. Khanna House Studios is equipped to mix and master any professional audio/visual content and podcasters receive their edited episode(s) within five days, or they can edit their own at a discounted rate. 

“Whether you’d like to edit your footage, have us do it, or are interested in creating consistent content, we are excited to be able to customize options for our neighbors and fellow business owners,” added Khanna. “It is important to give people options. The moveable greenscreen wall allows us to create fresh content in seemingly different settings. The option to be or bring your own creative professional or edit your own work allows people options on how they’d like to use the space.” 

In addition to the rentable space, Khanna House Studios will offer events and classes focused on ways to monetize your podcast, build an advertising deck for your show, entrepreneurship tutoring, and more, in addition to renting the space for creatives to host their events. 

Ended Khanna, “Our space is the growth hub for all things creative and creative collabs. The future of media and content creation is changing, and we’re here for it!” 

Khanna House Studios is open and available seven days a week. The studio is located at 3361 Fairlane Farms Rd, Suite 4, Wellington, FL. 33414. For more information, please visit www.khannahousestudios.com or call (561) 759-0801. 

Fingers of Time

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Fingers of Time

By Kelly Marie

Time wrote pages

As thy fingers swirled paint

Upon stones that could not move

Pressure elevated temperatures

Bees levitated above water

Molecules discovered themselves

Still storms could not ponder

How the rain did not request

Thunder to entice its spirit

Bracelets Go on Sale for Wellington’s Annual Fall Festival on Tuesday, September 6th

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Bracelets Go on Sale for Wellington’s Annual Fall Festival on Tuesday, September 6th

Wellington’s Annual Fall Festival takes place Saturday, October 15th, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Extended hours provide families with younger children an opportunity to enjoy plenty of fun and activities earlier in the day, while still getting their little ghouls and goblins home in time for bed.
 
Haunted Hallways return. Wellington’s popular Haunted Hallways attraction returns to the Fall Festival this year, sponsored by Healthy Partners. Doors open at 5:00 PM Enter, if you dare, or enjoy one of our many spooktacular attractions including bounce houses, hay rides, laser tag, a petting zoo, a pie-eating contest, trick-or-treating in the vendor area, and more. Approximately 20 food trucks will be on-site with sweet and savory food and beverage items for purchase.
 
Attendees can also enjoy live performances on the sound stage, or participate in costume contests for prizes, with 1st through 3rd place awards for each of the following age groups: under 3; ages 4 to 6; ages 7 to 10; ages 11 to 14; and 15 and older. Costume contests will be held at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
 
Free shuttle service, sponsored by The Mall at Wellington Green, will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop located near Macy’s, beginning at 2:30 PM.
 
Special thanks to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, our Fall Festival featured sponsor, for their generous support of this event.
 
Wellington would also like to thank the following sponsors:

  • Humana – Costume Contests
  • JupiterBounce.com – Inclusive Inflatable
  • Wellington Regional Medical Center – Bounce Houses

Please note that some attraction start and end times may vary from the event time frame. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/FallFestival for more information or call 561-791-4005.

For sponsorship and vendor opportunities contact Assistant Community Events Director, Michelle Garvey, at 561-791-4082 or [email protected].

Stay up to date on events and activities coming up in Wellington by signing up for the monthly Play Wellington Newsletter at www.wellingtonfl.gov/PlayWellington.

As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.

World Peace Day Ceremony in Wellington

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World Peace Day Ceremony in Wellington

Wellington Hosts World Peace Day Ceremony on September 18th


Wellington’s Council has proclaimed Sunday, September 18, 2022, as United Nations Day of Peace in Wellington.
 
During the month of September, International Peace Day is celebrated across the country and around the world. Wellington and the Wellington Rotary Club will hold the International World Peace Day Ceremony on Sunday, September 18th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Rotary Peace Park, located at the intersection of Royal Fern Drive and Birkdale Drive.
 
The ceremony commemorates and strengthens the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples. The event includes awards presentations for local poetry, essay, and drawing contests with the Wellington Rotary Club; performances by the Palm Beach Central High School Chorus, and readings of the word “peace” in different languages.
 
For more information about the ceremony, or to sponsor the Rotary Peace Park, please contact Donald Gross with the Wellington Rotary Club at (561) 723-8461.

As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.
 

Wellington September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

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Wellington September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

The community is invited to join Wellington’s Council at 8:30 AM on Sunday, September 11, 2022, to honor the victims of 9/11 with a remembrance ceremony at Wellington’s Patriot Memorial (12198 Forest Hill Boulevard), located next to Village Hall.
 
Council will make remarks and lay a wreath for those lost and affected by the attacks. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue will also be in attendance to show solidarity for those lost and affected by the events of September 11, 2001.
 
Wellington dedicated its Patriot Memorial eleven years ago on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The memorial includes one of the largest steel beams salvaged from the World Trade Center, as well as an eternal flame, fountain, and etched glass panels inscribed with the names of the victims.
 
Patriot Memorial sponsorships, including personalized brick pavers, are still available through the Wellington Community Foundation. For more information, contact Michelle Diaz at 561-791-4117 or [email protected].


As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE JEN SHOWALTER RESPONDS TO AUGUST ELECTION RESULTS

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SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE JEN SHOWALTER RESPONDS TO AUGUST ELECTION RESULTS

Wellington, FL. — Last night, the voters in District 6 made it clear they want a change. Between the four candidates, the people kept Ms. Andrews below 50%. Congratulations are in order to all the candidates. We each had our own unique perspectives and backgrounds, yet were united on the foundational beliefs of accountability, communication, transparency, and a return to common sense.

Today, we start the next chapter, but first, I want to thank all of my supporters and volunteers who have been so gracious with their time, energy and contributions. Words can’t describe how grateful I am for your efforts.

Looking forward to November, we are full steam ahead to continue the work already started.

I’m calling all citizens who want to see real academic results, full transparency, real accountability, a return to respecting the Constitution, individual rights and parental rights to stand with me. I’m calling all those that voted for change, no matter which candidate, to unite.

By working together, we WILL restore our schools.

For more information, to donate or volunteer, please visit the campaign website at https://www.VoteJenPBSD.com
or email: [email protected].

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Jennifer Showalter’s mission is to return the voice and authority to the citizens through transparency, communication with parents and accountability, to ban all medical mandates, to eradicate indoctrination and restore curriculum refocusing on ACTUAL academics in a positive environment of personal responsibility and strong work ethic.  

Campaign Website: https://www.VoteJenPBSD.com 
Email:  Jennifer Showalter, [email protected]

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