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 Now might be a good time to consider sustainable gardening

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in News.

How will we sustainably feed future generations of humans? Some researchers believe that hydroponics, a method of growing food with water, nutrients and light but no soil, could be part of the solution. William F. Gericke, a biologist at theUniversity of California  Berkeley, is credited with bringing hydroponics into mainstream consciousness back in the 1930s. The term “hydroponic” comes from the Greek words “hudor” for water and “ponos” for work, so in translation, it essentially means “water-working.” But does it work? Is it safe? Is it really sustainable? And does it produce food that is as nutritious as soil-grown food? 

In the Spotlight: Just Martyn, please No formal titles for new Methodist minister

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

Bringing Martyn and his wife Helen to Florida was the idea of Bishop Kenneth Carter, head of the United Methodist Conference in Florida, who happens to be a dear friend of theirs. They are approaching this new assignment with joy, as Martyn enters his final year in active ministry. He will retire at the end of this assignment, planning to return to England and become the doting grandfather he has been and still aspires to be. 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Daughter of an island legend thanks everyone who helped make Evelyn Darna’s passing a little bit easier, a little more peaceful

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its        members.”                                        – Coretta Scott King To the Editor: As we sat in the First Baptist Church surrounded by […]