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
Giving Thanks for Trees
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee
How many trees are there in the City of St. Petersburg? No, this isn’t a trick question or a game like how many marbles in the jar
11/23/2021
Bird Buddies
Fall weather is on the horizon, which hopefully means we will all be spending some more time outside. Perhaps you’re already a bird watcher, but if not, this article might pique your interest
10/11/2021
What's Going on in Florida
Sustainable Floridians
Are you interested in sustainability? Do you want to learn more sustainability and why it matters? UF/IFAS will be hosting an 8-week online class that will provide students a deeper understanding of the interconnectivity and aspects of the modern world including transportation, climate changes, land use issues, and developing community leadership skills.
To join the introductory class please sign up at
09/10/2020
NFREC Quincy—100 Years of Service and Adaptation
It was the summer of 1978. I had just graduated with a BS degree in Agronomy from the Ohio State University
10/13/2021
The Truce About Beautyberries
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee
No, that’s not a typo. I don’t meant truth, I mean truce
10/08/2021
We’ve Got a Lot Growin’ On!
What does community mean to you? Fellowship, shared experiences, failures, and hopefully successes? Us too! Here at the Ochs Community Garden it means growing and learning together, sweating and digging together, and celebrating and sharing the fruits of our labor.
The Ochs Garden is a
10/01/2021
Dog Days of Summer
by Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee
Wikipedia says that the dog days of summer refers to “the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius, which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck.” I can definitely relate to that, but Wikipedia also says the dog days ended
09/02/2021
Hot? Grow (don’t throw) some shade!
August in Florida can be unbearably hot. Shade in your landscape can make you more comfortable outside and in
08/06/2021
