A gym, barber shop and planters of plastic flowers: Welcome to the gentler face of the infamous Abu Ghraib prison. ...more

February 22, 2009

The support was almost overwhelming. The end product was a playground for East Tampa children. ...more

February 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

To keep the municipal bus service running for another year would have cost the city of Plant City less than $200,000 - and, maybe, with some extended service runs, a little bit more; however, the city of Plant City has now agreed to spend $475,000 to buy nearly a half-acre - a vacant lot downtown - that used to have a very well-done mural of historic Plant City that was razed. Mr. Devane is going to donate back to the city of Plant City $50,000 for use for landscaping the property? He has been using it for a parking lot - why didn't he do the landscaping then - or didn't the city of Plant City care a hoot? Folks, we are in a recession/depression - or hadn't you noticed. ...more

December 10, 2008

A weekly list of tasks for gardeners. ...more

December 9, 2008

Plant City has agreed to spend $475,000 to buy nearly one-half acre that was left vacant by arson in 2005 that destroyed almost a block in historical downtown. ...more

November 28, 2008

Perhaps the toughest part of naming a high school after the strawberry is finding a mascot. ...more

November 4, 2008

PLANTERS ALMANAC What To Do This Week Watch for lacebug infestations: Examine plants for signs of these sucking insects by looking for whitish speckling on the upper leaf surface. Shiny black spots of excrement can be found on the underside. Treat with an insecticide or horticultural oil. ...more

October 26, 2008

Big lawns aren't the scene in the urban core where most homes are built near the sidewalk, leaving just enough room on the front yard for hedges, plants and flowers. ...more

July 23, 2008