Category: Work & Life

Brand New “Planting Pinellas” Podcast from Master Gardeners Available Now!

by Theresa Badurek
March 28, 2025

We're thrilled to announce the launch of "Planting Pinellas," a brand-new podcast dedicated to sustainable gardening and landscaping in Pinellas County. Produced by passionate Master Gardener Volunteers from the Pinellas County Extension Office ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Botany, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Master Gardener, Plants, Podcast

Apply now to become a Master Gardener Volunteer in Pinellas County!

by Theresa Badurek
February 24, 2025

Would you like to be a Pinellas County Master gardener Volunteer? Read on to learn more and apply. Apply here now through March 31, 2025 for the 2025 fall class. You must be a current Pinellas County Resident 18 or older to apply and ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Event, Garden, Gardening, Master Gardener

Cleaning Mold After the Storms

by Cindi Hetz
October 22, 2024

Pinellas County is now in the recovery process after hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mold growth results from the intake of water into the home. This infographic can help you start the cleaning process after the storms. Remember that ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Recovery, Hurricane Cleanup, Mold

Weathering the Storm: Coastal Plants Protect Florida’s Shorelines

by Katie Mastenbrook
October 16, 2024

Florida's coastlines are famous for their stunning beaches and vibrant ecosystems but also for the formidable hurricanes that often sweep through the region. As recovery efforts continue after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, now is a good time ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Protection, Hurricane, Resilience, Restoration, Storm Surge

Report Damages from Hurricane Helene and Milton

by Cindi Hetz
October 3, 2024

Report Damages from Hurricanes Helene and Milton Pinellas County is documenting flood damages to apply for potential state and federal emergency assistance. They are asking individuals and businesses to report damages to ensure all damage ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Damages, Emergency Assistance, Flooding, Hurricane, Hurricane Helene, Relief, Report

Disaster Assistance After Helene

by Cindi Hetz
October 2, 2024

Hurricane and Storm Assistance Available Now: Hurricane Helene showed us the dangers of storm surge, winds, and the devastation of so many communities across multiple states. Homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast were inundated ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disaster Assistance, Don't Get Scammed, Hurricane Cleanup, Hurricane Helene, Pinellas

Virtual Homebuyer Workshop Starts July 19, 2024

by Cindi Hetz
June 13, 2024

First Time Homebuyer Workshop Sessions 1 & 2 July 19, 2024 & July 26, 2024 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM These sessions take participants through the steps to home ownership, working with a realtor, understanding credit, qualifying ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Credit, Down Payment Assistance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage

Avoid Scams This Spring

by Cindi Hetz
May 21, 2024

Scammers often target individuals who are isolated or lonely, exploiting their vulnerabilities to gain trust and manipulate them into financial scams. This guide provides practical advice on how consumers, especially those ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family

New Episode from Naturally Florida Podcast: “Mosquito Season is Coming!”

by Lara Milligan and Shannon Carnevale

April 15, 2024

Are you itching for answers to the pesky mosquitoes starting to make their presence known? In this two-part episode, we explore the mosquitoes of Florida, covering everything from mosquito biology, types of mosquitoes, mosquito surveillance ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Lmilligan, Mosquito, Mosquitoes, Naturally Florida Podcast

Ethnobotany at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

by Theresa Badurek
December 22, 2023

By Rebekah Heppner, Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteer What the heck is Ethnobotany? Good question. Ethnobotany refers to the scientific study (like botany, get it?) of how people (that’s the ethno part) have traditionally used plants ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Botany, Ethnobotany, Florida Gardening, Gardening, Master_gardeners

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