Two years ago, I was so excited to bring home a Sandy Point Orchid hybrid from the annual St Croix Orchid Society show at the St George Village Botanical Garden. It’s taken two years of loving care and an enormous amount of patience (not my ...
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The island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands has a long and storied history of agriculture dating back centuries. From its early cultivation by indigenous islanders to the emergence of over 150 plantations during colonization, agriculture has played a pivotal role in shaping ...
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Call me an optimist, but I’ve always believed that people are inherently good and want to do the right thing when they are informed and educated. In today’s world we are bombarded with information, much of it conflicting and that can lead to confusion and ...
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Born in 1970 (like me!) Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. Things have come a long way since I was a child, but with the effects of climate change becoming more and more evident, there is still a long way to go ...
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Summer on St Croix means that things slow down just a little, mangoes are dripping from the trees, and sea turtles are getting frisky offshore. It’s sea turtle nesting season. Three out of 7 species of endangered sea turtles can be found nesting on our ...
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St Croix may be a little island only 26 miles long and at its widest about 6 miles across, but we are blessed with THREE National Parks ensuring that we preserve and protect our beautiful environment while enjoying the great outdoors and learning about the ...
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Part of the allure of St Croix and the US Virgin Islands is the marine life that is abundant off of our shores. You don’t have to be a certified PADI Scuba diver to experience these wonders. The Virgin Islands are surrounded by coral reefs ...
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Having moved to the Virgin Islands myself in order to avoid chilly New England winters, I completely understand the draw for snowbirds (winter island residents). There’s a strong connection between St Croix and the New England area. Enjoy a meal at Duggan’s Reef Restaurant with ...
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Three-quarters of St Croix is surrounded by the largest living barrier reef in the Caribbean. And then we have the incredible reefs just off shore surrounding Buck Reef National Monument. These reefs provide homes for a myriad of plants and animals, including the colorful fish we ...
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Invasive Lionfish: Poisonous. Devastating. Got your attention didn’t I?! Well, these aliens in our waters are no joke. Invasive Lionfish are native to Indo-Pacific waters where they are kept in check by their natural environment and predators like grouper that are familiar with hunting them over ...
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Last week I took the plunge and conquered my fears and after 10 years of SCUBA diving, I experienced a night dive. What drew me in finally was the possibility of witnessing the coral spawning. I’m still not sure if I saw it, but what ...
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