We all have our Christmas Eve rituals. Mine are taking a drive to see glittering lights, pulling out the stops for a big buffet with friends and family, and leaving a note for the jolly fat man next to a plate of homemade cookies. For me, it just wouldn't be Christmas Eve without all three. ...more

December 24, 2008

Setting a holiday table that's all glitter and elegance won't cost you a penny - if you use Great-Grandma's serving pieces. ...more

December 4, 2008

Here are plenty of tips if you want to bring out those silver serving pieces for your holiday table. ...more

December 3, 2008

Is it just me, or do the fruits and veggies you grow yourself taste WAY better than the produce you get at the store? Even the (forgive me 'cause I love ya, Fresh Market, really I do) organic stuff. ...more

November 30, 2008

The Hillsborough County Extension service will offer residents the latest information this morning about a disease attacking cabbage palms in southern Hillsborough and northern Manatee counties. ...more

November 13, 2008

Hillsborough County's extension service will offer residents the latest information Thursday afternoon about a disease attacking cabbage palms in southern Hillsborough and northern Manatee counties. ...more

November 12, 2008

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

September 4, 2008

Florida strawberry growers are still reeling from last month's freeze. Since the Jan. 3 freeze, strawberry production has dropped more than 30 percent compared with last year, costing growers and farmworkers more than $15 million, the Florida Strawberry Growers Association said Friday. Initially, industry officials projected a 10 percent to 15 percent loss. ...more

February 2, 2008

Two of the South Shore area's best-known strawberry farms - Ruskin's Morgan Farms and Balm's Goodson Farms - have begun selling fresh berries, plus strawberry shortcake, sundaes and more. Both farms say people come from far and wide to enjoy the delicious treats. ...more

December 19, 2007

The Florida Strawberry Festival is going Hollywood with its 2008 theme. ...more

September 19, 2007