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Florida Native Plants to Attract Hummingbirds

by Tia Silvasy
November 7, 2024

There are three species of hummingbirds in Florida, by far the most common species is the Ruby throated hummingbird. They are attracted to red, orange, and pink tubular flowers. To attract hummingbirds to your yard, plant a variety of plant ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Butterflies, Central Florida, Florida Friendly, Hummingbirds, Native Plants, Perennial, Tsilvasy, Vine, Wildlife

Fall Vegetable Gardening – What to Plant When in Central Florida

by Tia Silvasy
November 2, 2024

The weather has finally cooled enough to start the fall vegetable garden. Here are our UF/IFAS recommendations of what to plant when. Getting Ready Starting in September, start preparing your vegetable garden by removing weeds and amending ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Central Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Fruit And Vegetable, Green Beans, Tsilvasy, Vegetable Garden, Vegetable Gardening

New 4-H Year, New Goals: Making the Best Better with SMART Goals

by ambernorris
September 18, 2024

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 Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Communication, Goal's, Leadership, Life Skills, SMART Goal, Youth

Join the Journey: Ways to Get Involved with Hillsborough County 4-H

by ambernorris
September 16, 2024

September 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
Tags: 4-H, 4-h Advisory Committee, Anorris, Associations, Citizenship, Civics, Communications, Leaderships, Life Skills, Uf/ifas Extension, Volunteering, Youth

Healthy Landscapes: The Micronutrient Advantage

by Michael J. Masucci
August 27, 2024

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
Tags: Fertilizer, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Hillsborough County, Home Landscape, Micronutrients, Soil Fertility

Growing Bamboo in Florida

by Tia Silvasy
August 24, 2024

In Florida, we have temperate to tropical climates that allow us to grow many species of bamboo. There are 1,400 of bamboo species in 115 genera worldwide. We also have a Florida native bamboo species, called switchcane (Arundinaria gigantea) ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bamboo, Central Florida, Clumping, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Garden, Invasive Plants, Propagation, Running, Tsilvasy

How to Participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

by Tia Silvasy
August 16, 2024

UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County in encouraging residents to participate in a citizen science project to help count insect pollinators during the Pollinator Census. The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a regional event for the Southeastern ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Census, Florida, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Insects, Pollinator, Tsilvasy

What is a nativar and why use them in the landscape?

by Tia Silvasy
August 4, 2024

What is a nativar? A nativar is a cultivated variety of a native plant. Nativars have the same drought-tolerance and local adaptations as straight natives, but may also have improved form or other traits desirable for urban landscapes. A ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Cultivar, Florida Native Plants, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Garden, Native, Pollinator, Tsilvasy

Be Hurricane Ready: Tips for 4-H members and their Pets

by ambernorris
July 26, 2024

It is that time a year that we are mindful of being prepared for natural disasters such as hurricanes. Here are some essential steps4-Hers can take to prepare for natural disasters, particularly when they have animal projects. Take a look ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Disaster Preparation, Leadership, Life Skills, Uf/ifas Extension, Youth

Native Plants to Protect the Tampa Bay Watershed

by Tia Silvasy
July 11, 2024

Thanks to a $5,000 bay-mini-grant from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County was able to develop a Bay Friendly Landscaping program. Educational classes were offered to teach residents about protecting the environment ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Native Plants, Tampa Bay, Tampa Riverwalk, Tsilvasy, Urban Wildlife, Video, Water, Water Quality, Watershed, Webinar, Wildlife

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