The Truce About Beautyberries
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee No, that’s not a typo. I don’t meant truth, I mean truce. As in the truce my cats (who live on the inside of my screen porch) and the… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth
We’ve Got a Lot Growin’ On!
What does community mean to you? Fellowship, shared experiences, failures, and hopefully successes? Us too! Here at the Ochs Community Garden it means growing and learning together, sweating and digging together, and celebrating and sharing… Read More
Tree Art Contest
I’m hosting a virtual tree art contest for youth in Pinellas County. This isn’t your traditional art contest though; we want you to learn about the value and importance of trees in the process! Check… Read More
Celebrate Earth Week with Us!
Your local Extension office has teamed up to offer a whole week of educational programs in honor of Earth Day 2021! See the program lineup below: Monday, 4/19, 12-1 p.m. – “Rewilding your Yard”… Read More
Do your homework before getting those backyard chickens!
The chicken has come a long way from the plains of Southeast Asia some seven to ten-thousand years ago, to a sacred animal to the Romans, and finally to household food and agricultural product in… Read More
Next Stop Job! Announcing Skills Training Program for Teens
The 2020 school year ended quite different than any high school students could have predicted. And now that it has ended, students will consider how to spend their time this summer. The “Next Stop: Job!”… Read More
Pinellas 4-H County Events, Still A Success Virtually
COVID-19 didn’t stop the 4-H’ers from competing in their demonstrations or Share-the-Fun acts for the annual Pinellas 4-H County Competitive Events. Even though the in-person event was canceled, youth stepped up to meet the challenge… Read More
Create Your Own Tree Walk
Okay, here’s the deal…I love trees. I think they are really cool, and overlooked way too often. So, during this time of quarantine, I wanted to create an activity you can do at home to… Read More
Pinellas Parks and Preserves are Open for Socially-Distant Recreation
While the beaches in Pinellas County are gaining a lot of press, County Parks and Preserves have remained open for recreational exercise, with limited amenities, during the duration of the “Safer at Home” County Order… Read More
Celebrate Earth Week With Us!
Earth Day is coming up and I think it’s safe to say, we have all come to appreciate Mother Earth a little more lately. While the heat of summer is upon us, we encourage you… Read More