UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Urban Horticulture Agent Having a healthy Florida lawn does not have to mean wasting water or using lots of chemicals that can pollute There are a few easy tips to learn that will help your… Read More
Looking for something to do this summer? Why not explore Pinellas County and see all of the local charm it has to offer. There are a variety of things you can do from going to the beach to… Read More
As I look around it would be impossible to know I’m in Florida by looking at the landscape plants. Nearly all of the plants used in our old-style landscapes are from somewhere else (exotic) like China, Asia, India,… Read More
Nan Jensen, Extension Agent Schools is out and summer is here so let the fun begin. Whether it’s a cookout at the beach, a backyard barbecue or a picnic in the park, remember to play it safe with… Read More
June 1st is not only the start of hurricane season, but also the beginning of the fertilizer blackout period in Pinellas County. Pinellas County’s fertilizer ordinance regulates the sale and use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus to… Read More
Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Urban Horticulture Agent June is here and we can already feel the first heat of summer. Lots of bugs, humidity, and torrential rains every afternoon are (hopefully in the case of rain) coming soon. These conditions… Read More
Development decisions influence our everyday lives much more than we think. These choices impact the economy, our commutes, our taxes, the environment, and even our health. Where, what, and how things are built influence not just us, but… Read More
This year we are celebrating the 47th annual Earth Day. Since its start in 1970, it has grown into an international day of awareness. People across the world come together to demonstrate how important our planet is and why… Read More
After a long day at the hot beach it can feel like heaven to take a shower to get rid of all the sand and sticky sea water. While rinsing you may or may not notice a sign… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County at Weedon Island Preserve is looking for high school students with an interest in the environment to join the Ranger Naturalist program. High school students yearning to learn more about the environment and gain… Read More
