Giving Thanks for Trees
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee How many trees are there in the City of St. Petersburg? No, this isn’t a trick question or a game like how many marbles in the jar. The St…. Read More
Tag: Thanksgiving
Greening Your Holidays
Want a holiday that’s green AND bright? Learn about celebrating while protecting the planet (and your wallet) in this short video by Master Gardener Volunteer Deb Ford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYz1xfDMG7M&t=49s
Squash Thanksgiving Waste
The holidays are a great time for friends, family, and good food. All of this celebration, however, does come as a cost. Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday… Read More
Cooking a Thanksgiving Turkey?
Did you know that for every 5 pounds of turkey it takes 1 day in the fridge to thaw? A 20 pound turkey needs 4 days to thaw! See this great little video about preparing your… Read More
Thanksgiving Mushrooms: The Turkey Tail
This week’s blog was written by guest blogger Dusty Purcell. Dusty is a Mycologist/Plant Pathologist who studied at the University of Florida. This Thanksgiving-themed fungus is not a true mushroom but really a polypore. Whereas… Read More
4-H Thanksgiving
Many families practice the Thanksgiving ritual of going around the table and having each member say what they are most thankful for. This is probably also happening at many 4-H clubs as they have their… Read More