When Penny first started planning our Oct. 31 field trip to Riverview Flower Farm, we thought we'd be lucky to get 10 gardeners to come along. ...more

November 8, 2009

Volunteer Way food bank officials are sporting green thumbs to combat hunger during the recession. The first shipment of plants and seeds for a large-scale hydroponic garden at the food bank are scheduled to arrive Wednesday. ...more

November 4, 2009

Try something different for 4th of July. ...more

July 1, 2009

A collection of advice on kitchen questions. ...more

February 11, 2009

If ever there was a day to cut out of work early and get home before the sun goes down, today's the day. When the sun drops, so will the temperature, and covering plants is a whole lot easier without mittens on your hands. ...more

February 4, 2009

On days when my plants are looking drab, I depend on colorful pots to add some visual pop to the garden. ...more

January 25, 2009

Take care when planting in pots outdoors that your plants don't get pot-bound. ...more

January 20, 2009

Hillsborough County deputies searching Cory Cannon's home Wednesday in Valrico found 54 marijuana plants growing in a closet. ...more

November 13, 2008

For those who love fresh vegetables and herbs, harvest time - beginning with sun-ripened tomatoes - is just around the corner at the Urban Oasis Hydroponic Farm. And now the farm is offering memberships, where folks can come by weekly and pick up their share of the harvest. ...more

September 24, 2008

A new type of garden has taken root at a food bank to aid people struggling with the high cost of food. ...more

September 13, 2008