Despite the sagging economy, agriculture in Hillsborough County continues to thrive, said Stephen Gran, Agriculture Industry Development manager. ...more

August 24, 2009

A lot of good people around here are searching for ways to stimulate the economy. What our economy needs, and what the national economy needs, have some things in common and quite a few differences. What we really need is getting some construction moving. ...more

March 12, 2009

People usually prune ornamental plants to improve their appearance (which can be quite subjective). In the case of ornamental palms, pruning often has the opposite effect. ...more

March 6, 2009

In an orange grove east of here, rows of tree stumps mark the hard reality of an endemic disease that growers fear could cripple Florida's $9.3 billion citrus industry. ...more

December 21, 2008

PLANT CITY Strawberries remain Hillsborough County's top crop. ...more

September 4, 2008

Beat high produce prices by growing your own. Now is the time to get seeds for pole beans, broccoli, celery, collards, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, green onions, pepper, pumpkin, Southern peas, summer squash, tomatoes, turnips and watermelon. ...more

August 21, 2008

PLANTERS' ALMANAC What To Do This Week Irrigate: Water according to the needs of plants. ...more

June 19, 2008