Those Pesky Pests
Summer in Florida brings pests of all types- from fleas in the home to weeds in the lawn. Molds and mildews are also a challenge in humid weather. There is a common misconception that applying a pesticide involves… Read More
Category: Work & Life
Artificial Trans Fats Out!
An announcement was made this past week to ban those artery clogging trans fats from the food supply. The fats are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to make it more solid, which is why they… Read More
Summer in Your Florida Vegetable Garden
Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County Have you ever noticed how unique Florida is in so many ways? Our vegetable gardening practices are no different. While our neighbors to the north are enjoying prime veggie gardening right now,… Read More
Changes to Fertilizer Rule
Do you know about the Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule? This rule was put in place in December, 2007 to protect water quality . Water protection is critical to Florida and on January 8th, 2015 the Florida Department of… Read More
Learn How YOU Can Help Restore Tampa Bay!
Tampa Bay is the economic and environmental centerpiece of our region. YOU can help Tampa Bay thrive! Read the Practical Guide to Estuary Friendly Living to see how you can take action at home to help benefit Tampa… Read More
Tips for a Healthy Home
There are many easy ways to make sure your home is a healthy environment for your family. Read labels carefully, and follow the directions. If a label says you need “adequate ventilation,” use the product outside if you… Read More
Want a Beautiful, Sustainable Garden? The one thing you should do now…
Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County There are a lot of resources out there to help you control, destroy, or otherwise eliminate bugs from your garden… but why? Did you know that less than 1% of all of… Read More
Get Ready, Get Set, Prepare!
June 1 is right around the corner and that date signals the start of hurricane season. The new hurricane season forecast predicts the number of named storms and hurricanes in the 2015 Atlantic season to stay below historical… Read More
Create a Healthy Home
Do you know how healthy your home is? Do you worry about toxins and air quality in the home? We spend the majority of our time indoors and it can have serious health impacts. The products we purchase… Read More
Let’s Talk About Soil
Let’s Talk About Soil “The nation that destroys it’s soil destroys itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt Those are wise words to live by. One of the best ways to keep your landscape plants healthy and thriving is to… Read More