UF/IFAS Extension
Pinellas County
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County is the local branch of a nationwide network of land grant universities providing non-biased, research-based information to America's citizens. In our state, Extension's land grant link is the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences(IFAS).
Contact
gardenhelp@pinellascounty.org
(727) 582-2100
12520 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33774
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
Florida - The Land of Flowers
Ponce de Leon named Florida in 1512. "La Florida," he called this land, Spanish for flowery, covered with flowers, or abounding in flowers
07/27/2018
It’s Back to School-What’s for Lunch?
It’s back to school and time to think about what’s on the menu during the school day. Many children opt for school lunch but some would rather take a lunch with them
08/08/2018
What's Going on Near You
Pinellas County 4-H Fall 2018 Events
Back to school, fall, and everything that comes with it is just around the corner! Pinellas County 4-H has a TON of great events coming up, with something for everyone.
The new 4-H year officially begins on September 1, 2018
07/10/2018
Sustainable Summer Savings
As we Floridians know it is that time of year again, which means spending more money on keeping ourselves cool. Here are a few tips to increase savings on your utility bill and also stay comfortable:
Fans work great to cool you down – don’t forget to turn them off when you are not around since they do not cool the air, just your body
05/08/2018
Sanjay Shukla and UF/IFAS Extension Innovation
Innovation has long been a value embedded in UF/IFAS Extension programming. From our first days over a century ago to what we are delivering today, Extension faculty have been committed to using technology and innovation in the delivery of educational programs
06/25/2018
Sustainable Event Planning
When you think of all of the large events you have been to recently – what is something they all have in common? Unfortunately, most events such as graduations, festivals, sporting events, conferences, birthday parties, etc. all have a large impact on the environment
06/07/2018
‘Got Milk’-Dairy or Non-dairy?
Shannon Parks, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
June is Dairy Month and a good time to celebrate the many benefits of dairy products, particularly milk. There is a controversy brewing over what should be called milk
06/04/2018
Sustainable Summer Savings
As we Floridians know it is that time of year again, which means spending more money on keeping ourselves cool. Here are a few tips to increase savings on your utility bill and also stay comfortable:
Fans work great to cool you down – don’t forget to turn them off when you are not around since they do not cool the air, just your body
05/08/2018
2018 Earth Day Mail Art Winners
Congratulations to our 2018 Earth Day Mail Art Winners! Thank you to all who participated and for showing us why you #LovePinellas.
Have a great Earth Day and we look forward to seeing you at some of the upcoming Earth Day Events!
04/20/2018
