I've made no secret of the fact I've been battling an addiction. I used to hide it, but it's better to be open and honest about these things. ...more

October 30, 2009

Despite what you see on certain product labels at garden centers, fertilizer is not plant food. Foods are carbon-based substances - primarily carbohydrates, fats and proteins - that organisms can break down to provide energy and the building blocks to construct and repair living tissue. ...more

October 25, 2009

TAMPA - One neighbor's generosity and a dozen or so wading pools filled with compost are jump-starting a community garden in Seminole Heights. About 40 neighbors met recently to discuss plans to begin tilling soil on a large vacant lot off Violet Street in South Seminole Heights. Except in this case they are opting for above-ground containers over in-ground planting. ...more

March 31, 2009

Back in early November, I wrote about a nifty new gadget, the EasyBloom Plant Sensor. Stick the sensor in the ground and it gathers information about light, drainage and other conditions. Then plug it into your computer. The software combines the sensor data with climate and weather information for your ZIP code and pops out lists of plants that should like that spot. ...more

March 20, 2009

QUESTION: "I have about 2000 square feet that gets morning sun. It's all clay, rocks,and redwood roots.We did a water test and it took one gallon of water over 12 hours to drain. We dug another hole on the other side of the area (most shady side) about 18" deep and hit water. They area is bare other than two 25 year old redwoods. I was going to plant a variety of ferns near the redwoods but unsure if there are some varieties that are hardier than others against the redwood roots. ...more

February 1, 2009

It was a case that threatened to unseat Highlands County's top law enforcement officer: 33 pieces of evidence had been lost, according to an April report. ...more

December 31, 2008

What do do this week in your garden. ...more

December 22, 2008

If she's not quilting while watching the telly, Roshen Jagan is downing bowls of fruit. ...more

October 24, 2008

If she's not quilting while watching the telly, Roshen Jagan is downing bowls of fruit. ...more

October 17, 2008

The state Department of Environmental Protection wants to make it easier for people to dispose of wood and food waste on their properties and is considering lifting some regulations. ...more

October 5, 2008