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We have all probably interacted with pinecones in some way, whether we collected them to start a bon fire, rolled them in peanut butter to create a bird feeder, or avoided them during pollen season. Pine trees produce pinecones, a unique ... READ MORE
Category: , Natural Resources
People don’t often think of Florida when they think of winter, but a lot that happens in the natural world. There are birds migrating, leaves falling, animals finding mates, and much more! In this episode, we explore the exciting world ... READ MORE
Category: , Natural Resources
Stars of the Garden: Resident Butterflies of Pinellas County is available in the lawn and garden section of the Pinellas County Extension Service website. This seventy-page online/PDF resource, compiled by Ellen Mahany, Master Gardener Volunteer, ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Note: This blog is was inspired by an article in the Homes section of Tampa Bay Times, so while the focus is on homeowners, the information is relevant to everyone! As a homeowner (which I cannot relate), trees can be your best friend or ... READ MORE
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Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee How many trees are there in the City of St. Petersburg? No, this isn’t a trick question or a game like how many marbles in the jar. The St. Petersburg Urban Forestry Committee, a part of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
The heat is a very real challenge for Florida gardeners. But it’s not just the heat that we’re up against. We also have torrential rains and windy tropical storms. Here are some summer survival tips for Florida gardeners: Make sure to ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Despite our love for Florida, we’re not always happy to endure the long hot summer. Home air conditioning (AC), a modern luxury, accounts for more than 40% of our utility bill and if your system is not working efficiently, you will spend ... READ MORE
Category: , Work & LifeRebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee One day you are the darling of millions of wildflower lovers in Florida—looking beautiful, easily reseeding yourself, using only the tiniest bit of water and never needing fertilizer, loved ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Landscapes
Last year, the pandemic certainly gave us all pause to reflect on our personal and professional priorities. The impact of that short impromptu global shutdown was seen throughout the world with reports of less air pollution, lower greenhouse ... READ MORE
Category: , Work & LifeJay Gould, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee What’s a trommel? Websters defines a trommel as: a usually cylindrical or conical revolving screen used especially for screening or sizing rock, ore, or coal. So, why does a gardener need one? ... READ MORE
Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Work & Life