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 & LifeGuest post by Extension Specialist, James Stevenson. What a colorful spring we are enjoying! Perhaps due to this year’s mild and wet winter, spring came early and with great wildflower flourish. It is certainly worth getting out in this ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, Work & Life
A lot is happening in the natural world in spring. Flowers are blooming, new leaves are unfolding, birds are calling, and baby animals are being born. Another event also happening that can easily be missed unless you are specifically looking ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, WildlifeRain Gardens and You! Rain gardens are an important part of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ concept, and can play a major role in reducing the amount of pollutants that are generated by our urban landscapes. So what is a rain garden ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Work & Life
Happy Monday! Recently I was contacted by a homeowner in Palm Harbor who has spent the last few years transforming her urban landscape into a butterfly oasis. The photo below is a picture that was taken before the beginning of the project. A ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & LifeLandscaping for Wildlife Class on Wednesday, November 20th from 2 to 4 PM. Florida has a diverse wildlife population, but rapid growth throughout Florida is destroying native wildlife habitat. We notice the loss of birds, butterflies ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life