UF/IFAS
Extension Broward County

Does an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?


December 13, 2024

The saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" has some truth to it. Apples are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. This article explores the nutritional value of apples, their benefits, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away, Apple And Fiber Content, Apple As An Ingredient, Apples, Creative Ways To Enjoy Apples, Dietary Fiber, Focus On Fruit, Focus On Fruit And Vegetables, Follow The Rainbow For Good Health, Healthy Diet Including Fruit, Healthy Snacking, Nutrition, Nutritional Content Of Apples, Prevent Chronic Disease, Recipes Using Apples, Varieties Of Apples, Where Are Most Apples Grown In The USA, Where Are Most Apples Grown In The World

Do You See What I See?


December 12, 2024

Let Heaven and Nature Sing As 2024 draws to a close, and as we reflect on the past year... do you see what I see?  I see trees, plants and flowers growing that weren't there last year.  Hopefully, you planted some too, and are enjoying ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Management, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Birding, Calliandra, FFL, Gardening, Herbs, Nature, South Florida, UF/IFAS, Veggies, Winter

End of Hurricane Season: Time to Use or Donate Your Non-Perishable Supplies


December 11, 2024

The end of hurricane season is here, and it's a good time to either use up your non-perishable supplies or donate them to a worthy cause. This ensures that your stock is refreshed for the next season while helping those who may benefit from ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: #Hurricane, Emergency Food Supply, Emergency Preparedness, End Of Hurricane Season, Expiration Dates, FIFO, First In First Out, Food Donations, Food Pantry, Food Safety, Food Shelf, Holiday Food Drive, Manage Supplies Wisely, Non-perishables, Reduce Food Waste, Share Food, Sharing

Connecting Communities to Water: A Journey of Discovery and Conservation


November 1, 2024

Article by Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo & Commercial Horticulture Educational Specialist Giuseppe Di Giacinto The Water Ambassador Program In 2019, our Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program collaborated with UF professor Dr. ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: #IFASWater, Bodies Of Water, Community, Conserve Water, Culture, Everglades, Extension Education, Miccosukee, Tree Islands, Water

Join Us on November 9: Discover, Learn, and Connect at the UF/IFAS Extension Broward MGV Open House!


October 12, 2024

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Join us for our  FREE open house On Saturday, November 9, UF/IFAS Extension Broward will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon at 3245 College Ave. in Davie. This ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Welcome, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward, Broward County, Broward County Parks And Recreation, Community, Extension, Master Gardener Volunteer, Open House, UF
Wiregrass and a pine forest habitat at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station.

THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE – A Mission to Fight Wildfires and Protect Forest Resources


October 1, 2024

Have you ever wondered who safeguards our forests from wildfires? Florida Forest Service’s primary mission is to “protect Florida and its people from dangers of wildland fire and manage the forest resources through a stewardship ethic ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: FDACS, Forest, Prevention, UF/IFAS Solutions, Wildfires

Eggs are a Good Source of Protein


September 13, 2024

There are so many ways to cook eggs and they can be an economical source of protein. We use eggs at different times of the year during the changing seasons. Dying them during the holiday is a fun activity for all ages. Using leftover hard-boiled ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Backyard Chickens, Backyard Chickens And Eggs, Calories In One Egg, Cooking Eggs, Egg And Protein, Eggs, Eggs Are A Source Of Protein, Food Safety, Food Safety And Eggs, Fresh Eggs, Handwashing, MyPlate, Protein, Protein In One Egg, Recipes Using Eggs, Salmonella

Discovering Austin Cary Forest and its Turpentine Still


August 1, 2024

The UF/IFAS Broward Extension Horticulture staff had the opportunity to attend a Florida Friendly Landscaping Program this past July 23rd and 24th at the Austin Cary Forest Campus Learning Center. This wonderful place of retreat and meditation ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Camp, Forests, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS, , Work & Life
Tags: Austin Cary, Chainsaws, Forest, History, Learning, Turpentine

Ever Hear of Beach Peanuts?


July 31, 2024

Okenia hypogaea - A Rare Beauty Beach Peanut, also known as Burrowing Four O'clock (Okenia hypogaea) is quite a stunning little ground cover.  You probably never heard of it, or if you have, you have never actually seen it growing. A friend ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beach Peanut, Burrowing Four O'clock, Dune Plants, Florida Wildflower, Ground Cover, Newsletter, Okenia, Okenia Hypogaea