Deborah Hartz-Seeley

Deborah Hartz-Seeley is a certified Master Gardener whose yard is certified as Florida Friendly. With a master’s degree in agricultural journalism, she’s written for the Sun-Sentinel, Miami Herald, The Coastal Star, Cook’s Magazine, Florida Food & Farm and Florida Design. If she’s not out back growing things, you’ll find her wandering a garden path or hiking a nature trail.

A bridge at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens: Feel harmony in nature

Stroll along the delightful paths through the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach and discover the outdoors in a new way with these tips.

Ponce Inlet: A delightful outdoor oasis near Daytona Beach

Ponce Inlet is a calm ocean-front town at the tip of a barrier island. It has free parking, a stunning lighthouse, parks, a beach and picturesque places to eat fresh seafood.

Palm Beach island garden: Serene, hidden, one of a kind

This Palm Beach Island garden is an insider’s secret. It’s the only botanic garden in Florida devoted only to native plants and it is full of delights. It’s free and is one of many things that makes the exclusive Palm Beach town worth a visit.