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Dear Readers,

If you’re a Florida transplant, there’s

a good chance you’ve suffered from some sort of Zone Denial as I have. I first heard of “Zone Denial” in Texas. I was in the process of buy-ing some Antique Roses to bring back with me when a fellow traveler, an avid gardener herself, said, “Aren’t you in Zone Denial?” It seems Zone Denial is rampant everywhere gardeners are found. It’s a malady for Floridians that comes about when you live in west central Florida and deny the fact that, for gardening purposes, we are in Hardiness Zones 10, 9a or 9b, but we buy something that grows best in another growing zone. The Hardiness Zone Map by the USDA is a way for gardeners to compare their garden climates with the climate where a plant is known to grow well. The antique roses, for example, were for zones four, five and six. I had a bad case of Zone Denial! The 2012 zone map reflects a new reality: Many areas of the U.S. are designated as warmer by about five degrees. For a gardener, that means plants which in the past wouldn’t thrive here (given the 1990 map) might well survive beautifully now. Let the plant-buying begin! It’s the first time since 1990 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has revised the official guide for the nation’s 80 million gardeners, and much has changed. Nearly entire states, such as Ohio, Nebraska and Texas, are in warmer zones.

Zone Denial history The first year I lived here, I was an avid flower and vegetable gardener wannabe who, in reality, needed a support group to report to. “Hello, my name is Janice. I just planted tulips.” Or English peas. Or crocuses.

I laughed the first time our lawn here sprouted clover-looking weeds (Oxalis) all a-bloom with little purple flowers. I had paid $6 to have a shamrock plant like those shipped to my Kansas house one winter years ago. The shamrock bloomed on my kitchen windowsill, and I thought it was magnificent. Now, I was in Florida and it was blooming all over the yard! Amazing! A few years after the Kansas shamrock plant, I paid $5 for a straggly little split-leaf philodendron plant in late summer. It had to be re-potted twice that first winter as it thrived in a south-facing window. On the move to Florida, “Philly,” as we called it, rode in the back of a pickup, roughly stuffed inside a wicker clothes hamper.New neighbor Marti advised us to put Philly outside in the ground. Reverse Zone Denial set in—this was a houseplant. It couldn’t just be plopped in the ground and never dug up again! But, by rough estimate, Philly is 38 years old now and has a lineup of 13 siblings across the back fence.

Avant-gardening Only in the last few years have enough trees been cut from our one-third acre yard to create sunny spots for vegetable gardening. Dear Husband asked where I wanted a vegetable garden. We picked a spot in summer’s full sun, and he constructed two 8’ x 8’ garden boxes of landscape timbers. Compost, top soil and DH’s sweat equity—tomato and broccoli plants went into the ground

in early February. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. The plants were there, but nothing happened. One day I stood and looked at the pitiful plants and realized that as the sun goes lower on the horizon for the winter (right over there behind the neighbor’s beautiful old live oaks), our garden spot never ever had full sun. Plotting more carefully, DH moved the two garden plots 100 feet across the yard where they now get full sun half the day. And we’re enjoying tomatoes, broccoli, onions and squash. DH is a compostaphile – to rot or not to rot? Rot, of course. An ordinary, over-grown corner of the yard now boasts three piles of matter in various stages of decay. Then he found a “recipe” for garden-ing which has produced amazing results in a short time. From the St. Pete Times (now Tampa Bay Times), July 10, 2004: “Choose an area 6 feet by 6 feet in full sun; spread a 25 pound bag of cheap dry dog food nuggets, a 20 pound bag of cheap clay cat litter and half of a 50 pound bag of alfalfa pellets. . . Once everything has been applied, use a shovel to turn the soil. Water deeply, then cover the site with overlapping layers of cardboard boxes… Mulch…ripen for two to four weeks…” (You can also find the recipe at baysound-ings.com/fall08/stories/grow.asp.) We planted in February, David watered regularly and God gave the increase. Squash plants grew six inches in a week. Tomato and pepper plants shot out of the ground and are full of blooms. No more Zone Denial here. We’ll just accept Florida exactly as it is. You can see the Plant Hardiness Zone Map at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

How I Overcame Zone Denial and Changed to Avant-Gardening

Janice Doyle, Editor

Janice Doyle and the “fast-growing” squash.

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BY DAVID LALMOND

Beyond the beaches and amuse-ment parks, Florida’s vineyards

and wineries open up an opportu-nity to learn an interesting part of the state’s agricultural history—and to taste some unique wines. Florida is home to the original American wines—native grapes were used for winemaking three centuries before California became a state. But Florida growers faced hot, humid summers which produced diseases other areas did not have to combat. In 1923 a breeding program was initiated at the University of Florida that has resulted in the development of numerous disease-resistant grape varieties suited to Florida’s soil and climate. And for winemaking. Florida wineries utilize native Muscadines and local fruits for wines. How about orange or mango or blueberry wine? Trivia: In 2009, nearly two million gallons of wine were produced in Florida. Only fi ve states produced more than Florida.*

Using I-75 as your main path, follow a wine trail through Florida this summer as the harvest season runs from May through September. Enjoy the unique sights, tastes and aromas of Florida vineyards and wines at these locations: Dakotah Winery near Chiefl and is a family-run business. Since 1985, the Rittgers family has been cultivating Muscadine grape vines. Today there are over 6,000 vines, including 30-plus varieties of Muscadines which begin ripening in August. Not only can you taste authentic Florida wine, you can also take a therapeutic walk over the grounds and see the vines, sheep (which keep the area mowed) and geese (which help prune the vines). (352) 493-9309.

Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery in Spring Hill is Florida’s newest certifi ed “Florida Farm Winery.” Here you’ll fi nd traditional oak-fermented red wines as well as characteristically Southern wines. They offer tours of the vineyard and processing areas plus tastings. (352) 799-7612. Tangled Oaks Vineyard in Grandin is just east of Gainesville. Think Italian wine here—the vineyard was started by the DaCasto family with roots in Italian winemaking country. (386) 659-1707. Trivia: Muscadines are a Southern specialty, not found anywhere else in the world. Their tough skins make them wonderful for children to squish with their feet, which they can do on special weekends at Lakeridge Winery. Just 25 miles east of I-75 near Clermont is Lakeridge Winery, Florida’s largest. Its buildings and setting make it look for all the world like a small winery in the south of France or California’s Napa Valley. The winery is popular for its tours, which reveal 5,000-gallon stainless steel tanks, crushers, state of the art harvesters, a large tasting room and much more. Lakeridge Winery is a des-tination for weekend events, specials on wine, daily complimentary tours and wine tasting. 1-800-768-9463. Florida Orange Groves Winery in St. Pete began with packing and shipping citrus and evolved into Florida’s original tropical fruit winery (garnering numerous awards along the way). If you think you can’t make wine out of oranges, think again! These are not fusion or blended grape wines, but 43 varieties of 100% pure tropical fruit wines. (It can take upwards of nine pounds of fruit to produce enough juice for just one bottle of wine.) Try their Mango Mama, which just won “Best of Show Florida Fruit” contest at the 2012 Florida State Fair. 1-800-338-7923.

Trivia: Florida Orange Groves Winery has been invited to the EPCOT Wine Festival nine continuous years. Keel and Curley Winery near Plant City (10 miles east of I-75 on I-4) began when the owner needed to fi nd new ways to use an oversupply of fresh blueberries. The winery now produces three types of blueberry wines as well as fusion wines, made by blending grapes with fruit juices. Try their Peach Chardonnay or Key West Key Lime, for example. (Tast-ings: 11 Wines for $6. Weekend vine-yard tours: $5/ person or $10 com-bined with tasting.) (813) 752-9100. Located near Bradenton, the Rosa Fiorelli Winery is based on expertise the family brought with them from Sicily. They pride themselves on their ten acres of grapes and with over 100 awards under their belts, it’s still a small, friendly family place for a vineyard and winery tour and tasting ($10). (941) 322-0976.

Eden Vineyards and Winery, 10 miles east of Fort Myers near Alva, was

planted in the 70s with cuttings from the original hybrid vines at University of Florida research sites. Since 1986 they have produced six wines on this, the furthest south winery on the west coast of Florida. Tastings are held every day. (239) 728-9463. Trivia: Eden Winery is the oldest operating Florida Farm Winery in the state. Their wines have been featured at Disney’s Grand Florid-ian, the Palm Beach Breakers Hotel and the Ritz Carlton.

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Getting Around Sarasota—Transportation For SeniorsBY TRACIE SCHMIDT

Giving up the car keys isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean you have

to surrender your independence alto-gether. Sarasota and Manatee counties have some helpful resources available for anyone who relies solely on others for transportation, or even those who just need a little assistance with shop-ping, medical or recreational trips.What are my options? Rides are available from a variety of sources, from private companies and taxis to public transit, government programs, retirement communities and nonprofit or religious organizations. These services can be free or discount-ed, membership-based or pay-by-ride, and there are pros and cons to each. Private pay-by-ride companies usually start around $15+ per hour, and can include a $1 – $3 per-mile surcharge if you use the service’s vehicle rather than your own. It can get expensive, but the good news is

that you get what you pay for. Drivers are trained and insured, and they will accompany you through the front door of your destination. Service fees may also be covered in part by some types of medical insurance. Government and non-profit programs are more cost-effective, but riders must often meet certain conditions (usually income or physical-related) to make use of these services. Volunteer-based programs, like those organized by religious groups or social networks, can be free or operate on a low-cost membership. These can be wonderful resources for frequent trav-elers, but choose carefully—trained and insured drivers are not a certainty, and reliability can be a factor.Resources for ridersITN Sarasota: A community-supported transportation service for adults over 60 and the visually im-paired. Rides are provided in private automobiles by trained drivers, and can be used for any purpose within

the service area, 24/7. Cost: $50 annual membership and low fee per ride. The organization supports itself largely by donations, so costs for members are kept down. Fees are also adjusted for low-income members. (941) 364-7530 or itnsarasota.org.FISH: Provides transportation for needy persons for medically related appointments. Free, but donations are welcome. (941) 953-5838.SCAT and SCAT Plus: Sarasota County Area Transit’s fixed-route bus system. Unlimited ride passes for seniors are $30. Single rides are 60 cents. SCAT Plus provides paratransit services to individuals who are unable to use local fixed route bus services due to disability. They will pick you up at your location. Cost: $2.50 per ride. Routes and info: scgov.net/scat or (941) 861-5000. Social Networking: On websites like NuRide, GoLoco or eRideShare.com, you can search for drivers in your area,

organize carpools and share rides. Costs are split evenly by travelers. Pay-by-Ride: For a list of providers, check out safeandmobileseniors.org/FindaRide.htm. You can search by area and service and compare prices easily. Sarasota Memorial Hospital also offers a comprehensive list of companies that offer medical trans-portation at smh.com/p.aspx?p=380.Volunteer drivers—you can help If you are able, a few hours a week or month can make a difference in the life of another senior and can give you some great benefits. ITN Sarasota will allow you to apply your volunteer hours as credit for future rides for yourself, and sites like NuRide offer rewards for helping others carpool. Churches, senior/community centers and non-profits (like the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program: 1-800-227-2345) are always on the lookout for drivers who can serve local members. Contact these groups to see how you can help today!


Wellness Belts

Here Is A Low Tech Medical Device that Outperforms The High Tech Medical Products

and Procedures In Several Major AreasEvery once in a while something comes along that truly impacts senior’s lives in a major way. The Wellness Belt product from Wellness Belts USA, Inc. out of Venice, Florida is a current example of such a device.

If you want to live long, healthy, active lives, you must consider this product. Let’s look at some of the major health issues for which it is probably the best solution available.

It is a perfect Anti-Aging therapeutical device. It is very effective at automatically raising your level of physical fitness by using your muscles more every day. This increased exercise causes fat to be burned for fuel, resulting in lowering your amount of unwanted body fat. So automatically you can drop lots of inches and clothing sizes by merely wearing this belt and doing your normal everyday activities. If you are interested in active aging, and easily achievable physical fitness, this product must become part of your personal arsenal.

The Wellness Belt actually helps to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. It can help lower your blood pressure (if it is high) and your cholesterol levels. It accomplishes these very desirable outcomes by making you “work out” when you don’t realize it. Who these days is getting enough physical exercise to maintain their health, never mind improve it? The Wellness Belt raises your activity levels significantly, automatically without you really noticing.

On top of all this, the Wellness Belt is by far the most effective discovery yet for people suffering

from various chronic back ailments. It is truly revolutionary in this area. It excels because it really removes the cause of the condition and gives most people their lives back. You must try it to believe it. You no longer have to live with it - up to 93% of back pain sufferers will be astonished to find their problem has disappeared within a few days

Interestingly, it was originally created as a weighted wardrobe accessory to effectively help create stronger hip bones that will not spontaneously fracture from osteoporosis. The creator wanted to offer an alternative to the standard medical treatment which is not focused on fracture prevention but is aimed towards density. The hidden weights inside the Wellness Belt causes the bones of our hips to bear additional weight thus causing natural strengthening. It looks just like an ordinary dress belt. People do not know you are wearing something special.

It is so convenient that it only takes about 10 seconds per day to use it. You simply put it on at the beginning of the day and forget about it. Just go ahead and enjoy your day.

Health Canada has deemed it a Class 1 Medical Device for the above conditions. This has allowed many individuals to claim it under their benefits.

But it does even more!

Because of the exercise we get from it, it makes our knees & hips more stable. We believe that there would be far fewer knee and hip replacements if more people wore the Wellness Belt.

The noticeable posture correction to the spine causes most people to report that they no longer suffer from migraines and headaches.

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Webster—an early tourist attraction Flea markets—”swap meets” they’re called out west—actually have a long history in Florida. In the ‘70s, before Disney and Busch Gardens-type attractions, Sumter Farmer’s Market, or Webster Flea Market as it is commonly called, was the 8th biggest tourist attraction in Florida.

According to Webster Flea Market’s General Manager, Mark Harrell, the original farmers market started in 1937 when local farmers needed a place to sell their surplus produce. And it’s done nothing but grow ever since. During the winter months, as many as 50,000 people make their way through the flea market every Monday. Bus groups come from as far away as Orlando to check out the merchandise. Besides being so huge, Webster Flea Market has made a name for itself be-cause it’s only open on Mondays, while most flea markets are weekends only. New merchandise, used items, an entire wholesale area and every specialty market imaginable fill building after building of stalls. One entire building is for produce. Across the street from the flea and farmers market area is Webster West-Side which showcases antique and collectible dealers. Want a 1920’s Lone Ranger lunch box? Coke collectibles? Militaria? All the many other things your mom threw away? They’re there! Many vendors have spent decades selling at Webster on Mondays, chang-ing their merchandise to meet new needs. Harrell said one mistake novice vendors make is not finding a “niche” market. “If you sell what too many others are selling you won’t last long.”

Wagon Wheel Flea Market Harold Huntley started the Wagon Wheel Flea Market in Pinellas Park 43 years ago and has over 2,000 vendors in winter and 1,000 in summer. Huntley understands both his vendors and his customers. “A good vendor has to use common sense, have a good product and be friendly with the customers.” Internet sites and trade magazines also help vendors know what’s hot and what’s not.

“When I started 43 years ago, most everything people brought to sell was used,” Huntley said. “Gradually there was less and less used stuff out there and more new, overstock merchandise. Our customers didn’t like it. They wanted to see

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He continued, “It’s funny because if there’s a table that has disorganized used stuff on it, people will buy because they think it’s a bargain.” Do flea market owners become shoppers? “I love the shopping part of being here,” admitted Huntley who has turned most of the management of Wagon Wheel over to his son. Babe Wright has been a part of the Oldsmar Flea Market since 1980. Have flea markets lost their popularity, I asked. “We have been busy, very busy, all winter. I don’t know if it has anything to do with the economy, but I’m glad.” She helped get it started, she said, “Be-cause a lot of people in this area like to have a little business, something to do, but if they pay big rent they don’t have much left. Here they don’t have utilities or upkeep to worry about either.” She encourages people to visit Oldsmar Flea Market. “Here you can have a beer and look around until you find what you want.” Some area flea markets:

Belleview: The Market of Marion, 12888 SE. U.S. Hwy 441 (352) 245-6766

Belleview: Flea City USA, 12180 Hwy. 441 (352) 245-3532

Bonita Springs: Flamingo Island Flea Market, 1902 Bonita Beach Rd. (941) 948-7799

Bradenton: Red Barn Flea Market, 1707 First St. E. (941) 747-3794

Bradenton: Roma Flea Market, 5715 15th St. E. (941) 756-9036

Clearwater: Forty Niner Flea Market. 10525 – 49th St. N. (813) 473-3367

Dade City: Old Timers Flea Market. N. Hwy. 301 (352) 567-5085

Fort Myers: Fleamasters, MLK Hwy., exit 138 (239) 334-7001

Ft. Myers: Ortiz Avenue Flea Market, I-75 mile marker #24 (941) 694-5019

Oldsmar Flea Market, 180 N. Racetrack Rd. (813) 855-5306

Palmetto: The Country Market, Hwy. 301 & 41 (941) 723-6000

Pinellas Park: Wagon Wheel Flea Market, 7801 Park Blvd. (727) 544-5319

Port Charlotte: Sun Flea Market, U.S. Hwy. 41 & 776 (941) 255-3532

Tampa: Big Top Flea Market, 9250 E. Fowler Ave. (813) 986-4004

Webster Farmers Flea Market, Hwy. 47 N. (352) 793-2021

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Don Esbenshade (79) has been a vendor at Wagon Wheel Flea Market for 35 years. His specialty now is colorful Murano glassware although, like many long-time flea market vendors,

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Q: Is there extra V.A. Help for veterans who are housebound

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I purposely snubbed it for two reasons: Primarily because the reader did not inquire about a parlay wager, and, more to the point, because the exorbitant house edge on parlay bets stifles any rational enthusiasm. A parlay bet is a way of simultane-ously betting multiple football games with a hope of a much larger payoff than offered by a straight single-contest bet, that is, if you hit them all. Each game generally has the same point spread as straight bets off the board. With parlays, if one game does not win, or at least tie, you can say goodbye to your entire bet.

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