Growing vegetables in Florida can be an exercise in frustration for Northerners who are used to tossing seeds in the ground and watching them sprout. Thanks to sandy soils, pests, overly hot days and different growing seasons, the ballgame is completely different here, say experts from the Pasco County Cooperative Extension. ...more

March 12, 2009

When people consider the possibilities, the city's plan to provide green space to individuals, groups or businesses interested in starting a vegetable garden might grow on them. ...more

February 7, 2009

GARDEN NOTES Events A LIVING SALUTE: Join in honoring local veterans at the dedication of a memorial garden at 11 a.m. Friday at Orange Lake Park n New Port Richey. The garden was planted by the New Port Richey Garden Club. Call (727) 848-2292 for details. ...more

November 2, 2008

The owners of Grace's Hydro-Organic Garden Center bring the farm to the city. ...more

October 8, 2008

Caring for more than 2,500 pepper plants takes "every waking minute" that Don Swanson is not at work. ...more

July 12, 2008

Caring for more than 2,500 pepper plants takes "every waking minute" that Don Swanson is not at work. ...more

July 12, 2008

Caring for more than 2,500 pepper plants takes "every waking minute" that Don Swanson is not at work. ...more

July 9, 2008

Caring for more than 2,500 pepper plants takes "every waking minute" that Don Swanson is not at work. ...more

July 9, 2008

Caring for more than 2,500 pepper plants takes "every waking minute" that Don Swanson is not at work. ...more

July 9, 2008

A recent lesson in extreme cuisine gave agricultural students at Mulrennan Middle School a chance to kick their knowledge of Florida fruits and vegetables up a notch. ...more

May 21, 2008