Planting Pinellas
Podcast Description
Planting Pinellas is a podcast focused on sustainable gardening and landscaping in Pinellas County, Florida. Produced by Master Gardener Volunteers from the Pinellas County Extension Office of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension.
UF/IFAS Website - https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes around sustainable gardening, local horticultural practices, and environmental stewardship, with specific episodes discussing topics such as Florida-friendly landscaping principles, native plant selections, and unique gardening challenges faced in the Pinellas area, emphasizing practical applications and solutions.

Planting Pinellas is a podcast focused on sustainable gardening and landscaping in Pinellas County, Florida. Produced by Master Gardener Volunteers from the Pinellas County Extension Office of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension.
UF/IFAS Website – https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/
Bring Your Yard To Life By Providing Water, Food, And Shelter For Birds, Butterflies, And Other Creatures
Florida is a state renowned for its diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Great Florida Pollinator Census
https://gsepc.org/
https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2024/07/19/the-great-southeast-pollinator-census/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv02xa5JyRg
Count event at Florida Botanical Garden
https://facebook.com/events/s/the-great-pollinator-census/1090020746609501/
https://flbgfoundation.org/events
Count event at Moccasin Lake Nature Park (FNPS)https://allevents.in/clearwater/great-southeast-pollinator-census/100001508257291159
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-southeast-pollinator-census-tickets-1508257291159
Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife: Top Ten Tips for Success
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW175
NeighborWood Watch: Help preserve habitat and promote biodiversity in our communities.
https://neighborwoodwatch.org/
Florida Wildlife Extension / UF-IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
https://wec.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/landscaping/habitat/
Florida Invasive Species Partnership
https://www.floridainvasives.org
Resources:
UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County
12520 Ulmerton Rd.
Largo, FL 33774
Phone (727) 582-2109
[email protected]
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Attract Wildlife https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/principle-5-attract-wildlife/
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/
Soil Solarization
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/soil_solarization
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
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/integrated-pest-management/
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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This podcast is brought to you by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, an equal opportunity institution.

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