The classic succulent vegetable of summer is ripe for your salads, sandwiches and salsa. Tomatoes can be used many ways to make good food with good nutrition. Uses & Preparation Unripe tomatoes take 3 to 4 days to… Read More
Program Overview Let’s Walk Florida is a 10-week physical activity education program designed to promote physical wellness among Floridians. Participants may choose from two tracks, according to their goals and exercise background – health or fitness. Participants will… Read More
Many local residents are safely utilizing the walking track at the Escambia County Extension office located at 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. A portion of the track runs directly in front of the Demonstration Gardens, which are developed and… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
Get a jump on growing Florida’s favorite fruit at the Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers will offer information and demonstrations on container edibles,… Read More
My favorite time – snack time! For February, National Snack Food Month, let’s celebrate these tasty morsels for a whole month. Go Beyond the Snack Isle Snacks often have a bad reputation, at least in terms of health…. Read More
February is National Heart Health Awareness Month. On February 7th join the nation and wear red to show support and awareness for women and heart disease. National Heart Awareness Month is sponsored by the American Heart Association…. Read More
Make the pledge to Dine In on Tuesday, December 3rd. Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural. Why Join families and communities across the country as they “Dine In” on December 3rd in celebration of home cooked… Read More
Make the pledge Tuesday, December 3rd to Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural. Why Most of us eat every day without thinking about it. We need to eat to nourish our body, so it’s just… Read More
Cranberries were likely a part of the Thanksgiving tradition dating all the way back to the very first one. Native Americans ate dried or fresh cranberries and they used cranberries for dye and medicinal purposes. They also used… Read More
