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Florida Friendly Plant of the Week Simpson's Stopper or Myrcianthes fragrans This evergreen shrub is great for natural areas; it attracts pollinators, and birds due to the white aromatic blooms that appear regularly throughout the year. The edible fruits have a sweet, citrus-like flavor. Mockingbirds and other fruit eating birds relish these berries. ...more
February 23, 2009
A state planning requirement to provide ample road or other transportation capacity before new development can take place was designed to stop urban sprawl, but it's had the opposite effect. ...more
February 19, 2009
Is your garden a sustainable landscape? Ideally, it should be. By "sustainable" I mean that it is in balance with the local climate and requires minimal resource inputs such as fertilizer, pesticides and water. ...more
July 27, 2008
Don't be too surprised to smell smoke or see fire in two natural areas this month. ...more
December 6, 2007
Don't be too surprised to smell smoke or see fire in two natural areas here this month. ...more
December 4, 2007
Tampa City Council members will get their first look Thursday at a sensible compromise for homeowners with backyard canals so clogged that boats can't get through. ...more
October 24, 2007
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