Hillsborough County Extension will be offering free tax prep assistance to Hillsborough County residents. At the current time we are offering virtual appointments. We are working to provide in-person options in the future. Remote assistance… Read More
Home gardeners have several resources they may use to help them learn how to scout for pests. Scouting for pests is important because you may be able to treat problems if you find them early…. Read More
Soil tests can provide basic information about pH and soil fertility. A soil test is a good place to start when planting fruits and vegetables, planting turfgrass or adding specific plants like gardenias to your… Read More
Winter months are a great time to get weeds under control. One way to control them is by hand-weeding. Weed seedlings may look like plant seedlings, and new gardeners may not know how to identify… Read More
Many residents contact their local Extension office for help identifying lawn problems. For example, if you notice patches on your grass in November, you may think it is chinch bugs or mole crickets. If you’re… Read More
At first glance, nutrient deficiencies may be hard to identify. But there are clues you may use to figure out potential problems. For example, a nutrient deficiency may show up on a leaf as yellowing… Read More
Peanut butter is so popular in the United States that we spent 2.3 billion dollars on it in 2019 (www.statista.com). Is Peanut Butter Really Healthy For Us? If you were to look at the nutrition… Read More
Hope you are interested in attending our 1st Recycle Your Yard and Recycled Yard Art program, Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 10-11 am via Zoom. Not only will you learn what you can recycle into and… Read More
Our rain shut off device and soil moisture sensor study has closed. That said, there are several reasons you should consider checking your rain shut off device or replacing it with a soil moisture sensor…. Read More
The federal income tax system is a pay–as–you–go system. Taxes must be paid throughout the year, either by withholding from your paycheck or making estimated tax payments. If you don’t pay enough in taxes throughout… Read More
