When You Think of Citrus, What Comes to Mind? As I wrapped up this month’s episode of Roots in the Sunshine, I wanted to pause and ask a simple question: What do people think of when they think of citrus? I asked a few folks and listened ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Viburnums are a cornerstone crop for many Florida nurseries, but over the past two decades growers have faced increasingly severe foliar disease problems—especially during propagation. What was once a nearly trouble‑free crop has, in some ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
A gift is a transfer of money or property made by a donor to another person without receiving full consideration in return. This article focuses on gifts made by a donor during their lifetime. The recipient of the gift does not pay federal ... READ MORE
Category: , Money Matters, Work & Life
There is still time to make 2025 contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The deadline is this year’s tax filing deadline April 15, 2026. This is important because there is a limit on how much ... READ MORE
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The Big Misunderstanding: “Do not prune above 9 and 3 on a clock” was guidance intended as an absolute pruning limit. “Pruning to 9 and 3” as a standard was never the goal. Over time, it has been misinterpreted as the correct way ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
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 ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTrees 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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