A frost or freeze is perhaps God's way of teaching us detachment, and helping with the pruning. The frost takes out much growth and motivates us to shape up the rest. ...more

February 25, 2009

Dear Hibiscus: By now, surely, you've realized that it's over between us. You've been dumped, literally, and I'm sorry. It's not you, it's me. ...more

January 11, 2009

Holiday leftovers all gone? Here's just one more platter to nibble from. Most of the plants featured in Dig This come from visits to gardens and plant fairs, nurseries and club meetings. I often gather more photographs and information than fit on a page, which is truly self-defeating; it just delays the tough choices about which to share. ...more

December 26, 2008

A poet, a photographer and two musicians have partnered for an exhibit that gives creative nuance to Florida's vegetative beauties. ...more

October 15, 2008

Janice Vogt has a little bit of everything in her Seminole Heights gardens, but the front yard is devoted to roses. ...more

August 28, 2008

The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida is hosting several informational events in Pasco County between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, where girls and parents can learn about Scouting. ...more

February 15, 2008

SOUTH PASADENA - Two men were arrested this week after punishing a 3-year-old boy for vomiting in a car by repeatedly punching him during a three-hour period while watching a football game, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. ...more

December 7, 2007