The UF/IFAS Extension in Pinellas County connects residents to practical, research-based expertise from the University of Florida, helping people make informed choices about gardening, environmental stewardship, family wellness, and youth development. Through trusted, non-commercial guidance and community programs tailored to local needs, the Cooperative Extension strengthens quality of life across Pinellas County—and today, JP Gellermann joins us as a guest to share how this work makes a valuable impact in our community.

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/who-we-are/

4H Pinellas https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/4-h-youth-development/

Weedon Island Preserve https://www.weedonislandpreserve.org

Brooker Creek Preserve https://www.brookercreekpreserve.org/

Arbor Day Links https://pinellas.gov/news/urban-forestry-to-host-drive-thru-tree-giveaway-jan-17/

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/florida-arbor-day-3889013

Pruning guidelines link https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pruning/

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/integrated-pest-management/

DDIS Site

https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp

More sites about Biological Control

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/biological-controls-and-integrated-pest-management/

Florida Invasive Species Partnership https://www.floridainvasives.org

Resources:

UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County

12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774

Phone (727) 582-2109

gardenhelp@pinellas.gov

Please help UF/IFAS serve you better by completing this voluntary brief survey (https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bE1cjfce16blIkS). We appreciate your help.

SWFWMD Watering Restrictions https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions

Pinellas County Water Conservation and Watering Schedule Rules https://pinellas.gov/department/water-conservation/ https://pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules/

Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/

Land measurement tools are built into the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html

Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594

Monthly Gardening Calendars https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/

South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP452#SECTION_4

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Pinellas County Help Desk & Plant Clinics https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help/

Social Media https://www.facebook.com/PinellasExtension/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PinellasExtensionTV

Ask IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program https://floridafriendlylandscaping.com/

Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/

9 Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping™ https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/

Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Apps https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/

Planting Pinellas Post Newsletter https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/pinellas_planting.html

Tampa Bay Water Rebate Program https://tampabaywaterwise.org/en/rebates/

Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/

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