Floridians have an extra gift at Christmas time and all winter long as our gardens still bloom and grow. You might not get a chance to enjoy it on Christmas Eve if you are still busy getting ready but take time tomorrow or as soon as you can to walk in the garden and soak up some of that "peace on earth." ...more

December 23, 2009

The August Garden of the Month goes to Judy and Herb Roberts, who live on Concord Way in Walden Lake. ...more

November 4, 2009

I've written before about my preference for perennials. When you garden on a budget, it's the smart way to go. Especially if you live in Florida, where you can enjoy your garden year-round. ...more

December 28, 2008

When your garden perennials fade in the winter, try planting some annuals for a shot of color. ...more

December 22, 2008

or they shrug, buy some blue chemical and apply it lavishly without really knowing why. ...more

August 14, 2008

There's something about pink. It connotes innocence, encourages romance and embodies joy. Put it in the garden, and who knows what ...more

May 21, 2008

In Florida, you have got to make your own fall colors. "Palm trees are pretty much green all the time," conceded Bob Tiberio, a transplant from upstate New York who took root in Ruskin 35 years ago. ...more

November 26, 2007