Blog: Life Lived Outside

Celebrating Milestones
You don’t get to a mile in just one step. Likewise, a milestone is made up of smaller actions… and it’s worth celebrating when you get there!

An Easter Tradition
Kerby’s Nursery has held an annual Easter Egg Hunt for years, and it’s a tradition that is a little bittersweet as we see our egg hunters grow up.

Color Full
A hot air balloon festival and the first day of spring in the same weekend: both mean bursts of color!

A Comeback Story
A feel-good story about a native Florida plant and a native Florida butterfly.

Gardening Grit
Author Angela Duckworth has a formula for grit. It includes combining talent with effort, then skill with effort. The result in your garden? Beautiful plants over time.

Waymo or Way-no?
Would you get in a self-driving car like Waymo or would you say, “No way!”?

Melancholy and the Frostbitten Garden
We’re in a “both and” moment: feeling BOTH sadness over the burnt look of many plants after our extreme cold AND feeling excited about bringing our gardens back to life this spring.

Dancing with Dolphins
No matter how many dolphins you get to see, it’s always special.

My Daughter Can Deadlift Me
Headline: 12-Year-Old Girl Can Deadlift Dad’s Weight!

Florida Forgot to Be Florida
Now that we’ve dealt with some serious cold, learn the dos and don’ts for plant care in the immediate aftermath.


Three Anniversaries
Kim and Joey have three anniversaries to celebrate on January 22. It’s a special day!
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