Once you get growing, you'll find you want to do a little more a little better - and with a little less time spent shelling out money at the local garden center. ...more

March 22, 2009

Once you get growing, you'll find you want to do a little more a little better - and with a little less time spent shelling out money at the local garden center. ...more

March 15, 2009

A collection of tips and advice to grow a garden without chemicals. ...more

March 11, 2009

It doesn't look like much yet, but there's something growing out in front of Peace Hall, on an irregular shaped patch of ground defined by a rail fence. Inside the fenced-in area, hand-painted signs identify the sprigs already emerging from the ground in places and proclaim what the still-bare patches of dirt will soon yield. If all goes as planned, nearly two-dozen varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs will soon grow in the tight little space across the street from Sims Park. ...more

March 4, 2009

I so appreciate the Feb. 4 letter from Rafael J. Torras of Sebring regarding the Organic Revolution. This hits a very important issue that we face here in Highlands County regarding our land fill, recycling and each person doing their part to help. ...more

February 18, 2009

Countryside Montessori Elementary officials are hoping the school's Green Schoolyard Project will help students gain a better appreciation for the differences they can make in the environment. ...more

February 11, 2009

Countryside Montessori Elementary officials are hoping the Green Schoolyard Project will help students gain a better appreciation for the differences they can make in the local environment. ...more

February 4, 2009

Pruning roses in Florida is not a difficult job, especially compared to the rewards. ...more

January 29, 2009

Dig It, No Sweat True Temper's EZ Posthole Digger has a new, patent-pending blade design that's supposed to take some of the muscle out of digging a hole. ...more

September 18, 2008

PLANTERS' ALMANAC What To Do This Month Recycle grass clippings: Leave grass clippings on the lawn, or use them as mulch or compost. Each bag equals one-quarter pound of organic nitrogen fertilizer, which can be recycled on the lawn, in flower beds or in compost. ...more

July 9, 2008