Roots in the Sunshine: Preserving History, Building Trust, and Caring for Live Oaks in Safety Harbor Episode featuring James Ryan, City Arborist of Safety Harbor, Florida Listen Here This month on Roots in the Sunshine, Alyssa ... READ MORE
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In Florida's sunshine and heat, every drop of water counts, especially during our dry spring months. That is why Hillsborough County has recognized April as Water Conservation Month since 2013, reminding residents that sustainable landscaping ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
For the current season’s 2025 tax returns, charitable contributions can be deducted only if you choose to itemize deductions. Most tax filers (91%) take the standard deduction because it usually provides a larger tax benefit than itemizing ... READ MORE
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On Sunday February 8, 2026 the project broke ground. UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County and Hillsborough County Parks teamed up for a 1.1-acre woodlands restoration project at Carrollwood Village Park thanks to a grant funded by ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Trees shape the rhythm of our days in quiet ways. They frame our neighborhoods, soften our summers, and hold the memories of the people who pass beneath their branches. In a recent conversation with Dr. Becky Zarger, a cultural and environmental ... READ MORE
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Hillsborough County Extension is offering access to free tax software, through our partnership with the United Way Suncoast, to residents whose adjusted gross income on their tax return doesn’t exceed $89,000. Adjusted gross income doesn’t ... READ MORE
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Seminole Pumpkin Seed SavingIf you have been successful in growing a Seminole Pumpkin, the last very important step is to save seeds from this heirloom vegetable so we can grow them again next year and pass along to friends. Start by cutting ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
January is one of the best months for gardening in Central Florida. Cooler temperatures, lower pest pressure, and mild days create ideal conditions for growing a wide range of cold-hardy vegetables. If you planted earlier in the fall, many ... READ MORE
Category: , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Rules of Thumb Science-based urban tree care requires knowledge in tree biology and anatomy, soil and water relations, pest management and plant health care, and a wide range of other subject domains. When faced with this sort of complexity, ... READ MORE
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A tax deduction reduces your taxable income. For example, if your income is $50,000 and you have $5,000 in deductions, your taxable income becomes $45,000. The benefit of a deduction depends on your marginal tax bracket—the rate applied ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life