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Master Gardeners Present Programs in St. Petersburg


November 29, 2023

Written by Master Gardener Volunteer Rebekah Heppner Master Gardener Volunteers are now serving the southern part of Pinellas County with educational classes and one-on-one assistance. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve requested us, and we were happy ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Boyd_Hill, Ethnobotany, Master Gardener, Plants, Pollinators, Vegetable Gardening

After the Storm: Flooded Landscapes


August 31, 2023

Was your landscape swamped by the recent hurricane? Many plants in the landscape are not tolerant of standing water, especially salty or brackish water. Under these conditions the roots cannot get oxygen and essentially the root system suffocates. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Flood, Hurricane, Landscape, Salt Water, Storm, Tropical Storm

Do You Want to Buy a House?

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August 2, 2023

Are you ready to purchase a home but it feels overwhelming? Interested in down payment assistance but need more information? You will learn the steps to home ownership in the UF/IFAS Extension First Time Home-Buyer Program. UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Down Payment, Down Payment Assistance Spanish, DPA, First Time Home Buyer, FTHB Class, Home Buying, Homeownership, Money
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New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Three Common Snakes in Residential Areas”

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May 24, 2023

On today’s episode, you’ll learn about three non-venomous snake species common to residential areas in Florida. Slithering into a neighborhood near you, these common snakes are found all over Florida. Learn more, on this episode of Naturally ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Central Florida, Commonly Confused, Florida, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife

April is Water Conservation Month


March 29, 2023

By Doris Heitzmann, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Program Manager As we are headed towards the dry season, with April being one of our driest months, we are reminded that some easy steps before and during the dry season can keep ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Landscape, Water, Water Conservation, Water Conservation Month

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