UF/IFAS Extension
Hillsborough County
Located just minutes from Tampa, UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County provides education and information to Hillsborough County residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media.
Contact
hillsborough@ifas.ufl.edu
(813) 744-5519
5339 County Road 579
Seffner, FL 33584-3334
Butterfly Gardening Tips for Central Florida
Watch our webinar recording of Butterfly Gardening in Central Florida here.
The key to attracting butterflies to your yard is to plant species that butterflies can use for food and shelter
03/07/2023
UF/IFAS Extension offers Gardening with Native Plants in Hybrid Format
Florida native plants are a smart choice for your landscape. They are well-suited for survival in Florida and provide a number of ecological benefits to our environment
03/10/2023
Soil Testing: Let’s Talk Dirt
A soil test can help you:
Save time and money on lawn and garden maintenance
Reduce nutrients leaching into groundwater
Choose plants that are right for your landscape
Comply with local fertilizer ordinances
UF/IFAS Extension offers homeowners a new option for easy-to-use soil testing.
If you’re a homeowner who wants to create a beautiful, Florida-friendly landscape, few things are more frustrating than planting a new
03/14/2023
Soil Testing at UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension
Florida’s year-round growing season is a great reason to love gardening. While we have different seasons, the one constant for our plants is the soil that they’re grown in
02/27/2023
UF/IFAS Extension offers Butterfly Gardening Class in Hybrid Format
If you interested in attracting butterflies to your yard, then this class is for you! Join UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County on Thursday March 9th from 10 to 11:30am to learn what to plant when to get your butterfly garden started. This class will be offered as a hybrid format so you can join in person or by Zoom webinar
02/21/2023
Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards Program
Does your landscape have what it takes to win? Enter soon to find out!The Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards, sponsored by Tampa Bay Water, UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, were created to recognize individuals and businesses committed to conserving our water resources and protecting the.
02/20/2023
Tips for Starting a Vegetable Garden
If you are getting started with growing your own vegetables in Florida, start by reading the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, available in English and Spanish. Choose a site that is full sun with access to water
02/07/2023
