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
Due to COVID-19 our building is currently closed. Please call or email for help.
Rewild Your Yard
What is rewilding? In rewilding a yard, a gardener returns a part of their yard to nature. This includes encouraging beneficial insects, reducing herbicide and pesticide use, pruning less, and planting more native plants
02/16/2021
Spring Forward (at Home)
The weather is warming up and we’re more inclined to head outdoors but don’t forget that it’s time to do some indoor work too! And although we may have done some of this since the pandemic began perhaps you’ve fallen short of what you had hoped to accomplish (I certainly did!). As we plan to reset clocks on March 14, 2021, it's a good time to plan our spring-cleaning adventures in and around our homes, and here's a short
03/08/2021
What's Going on Near You
Next Stop Job! Announcing Skills Training Program for Teens
The 2020 school year ended quite different than any high school students could have predicted. And now that it has ended, students will consider how to spend their time this summer
06/09/2020
Peanut Butter Challenge
2020 has proven to be an exceptionally difficult year. There have been no shortages of challenges, disruptions or bad news
12/10/2020
I Don’t Love Plants
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee
There, I said it. Yes, I’m a Master Gardener Volunteer, a trainee to be exact
03/04/2021
I Don’t Love Plants
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee
There, I said it. Yes, I’m a Master Gardener Volunteer, a trainee to be exact
03/04/2021
Walk It Out
The holidays are a great time to stop and reflect on all we are thankful for, to gather with friends and family (during non-COVID times), and of course, to eat…a lot! If you’re like me, after I eat my holiday meals, I want to go on a walk (to make room for dessert of course). Since you’re already in the mindset of giving thanks, I’m going to encourage you to give thanks to nature on your walk
12/18/2020
Peanut Butter Challenge
2020 has proven to be an exceptionally difficult year. There have been no shortages of challenges, disruptions or bad news
12/10/2020
Greening Your Holidays
Want a holiday that's green AND bright? Learn about celebrating while protecting the planet (and your wallet) in this short video by Master Gardener Volunteer Deb Ford: https://www.youtube
11/19/2020
