Attention gardeners! Landscape designers! Green-industry pros! The annual Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program is on the lookout for landscapes that showcase the best in “water-wise” design and maintenance. The annual contest is open to… Read More
Being stuck at home doesn’t have to mean more video games or binge watching TV shows. Instead, make use of this stay-at-home order by keeping your home organized. You’ll feel much more accomplished then finishing… Read More
Trees add value to our communities. But our recent windy weather serves as a good reminder that storm season is just around the corner. Given the large size attained by some trees, they can become… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but… Read More
What is more contagious than the coronavirus? Fear, panic, and paranoia. While it’s natural to fear what we don’t know, we want to make sure we are reacting in a way that will help us,… Read More
Pasco County is home to many food entrepreneurs. I get calls all the time asking about ServSafe classes and cottage food questions. I understand these are stressful times. For those of you who own a… Read More
The 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) can help protect our water, create beautiful neighborhoods, and support awesome wildlife! The FFL Program is all about: putting the “right plants” in the “right place” giving them… Read More
As many people prepare to purchase poultry for the spring, health of the flock is important from the start. Making sure that you are properly zoned in your county for poultry ownership is step #1. … Read More
A virus needs a host to live. With the coronavirus, the primary means of transmitting the virus is person-to-person, meaning an infected person sneezes or coughs and the droplets enter another person. That is why… Read More
It’s strawberry season. In addition to getting ready to attend the strawberry festival, why not make your own strawberry jam as well? UF/Pasco Extension will be offering its first canning class at the One Stop… Read More
