Listen/view my recent radio interview on this topic here. As we take stock of our losses from Hurricane Helene, many questions will arise about our trees, whether limbs broke, small branches shed, whole trees toppled, or we are already thinking ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Tropical Storm Helene, currently forming in the Caribbean, is projected to intensify into a hurricane and make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast later this week. With the National Hurricane Center forecasting Helene to potentially ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation
The beginning of a new year is always the perfect time to reflect on past 4-H year and set new goals to truly “make the best better”. Making your goals SMART can help you outline exactly what needs to be done to achieve success. We ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionSeptember marks the beginning of a new 4-H year. It is time for youth to begin their journey of finding their spark in 4-H. Have you ever wondered how you can get involved with supporting 4-H youth in Hillsborough County? There are several ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Selecting a Tree You shouldn't pick the first one that catches your eye. I love these flowers! This bark is gorgeous! It’s hot, I need some shade! Reasons abound for choosing to plant a tree in your landscape. You might be lucky enough to ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Identity and personal information theft are frequently in the news. Awareness and being proactive can help you protect your personal data and avoid financial loss. The following free protections add a measure of security in a hazardous digital ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Mosquitoes are annoying, especially that zzzzzzz next to my ear at night when one gets in the house. The rainy season promotes mosquito breeding. Mosquito breeding may lead to viruses that are transmitted from mosquitoes to humans and back to ... READ MORE
Category: Camp, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, WaterClick here to register for GI-BMP Certification training at UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County. GI-BMP Certification (Green Industries Best Management Practices) is required in Florida to obtain an FDACS Limited Urban Fertilizer Certification ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Mangrove CNP: A threat to Florida's mangroves? Background: Mangrove trees are essential to our dynamic coastal and estuarine environments. Found throughout tropical and subtropical regions around the world, mangroves are trees which exhibit ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
With summer in full swing, it's important to remember Hillsborough County's fertilizer ordinance. From June 1st to September 30th, you can't apply fertilizers containing nitrogen (N) or phosphorous (P) to landscapes and lawns ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension