It's officially Holiday Season!! The holidays are a time for food, family, friends, and celebrations. For some the holidays are their favorite time of year, but for others not so much. No matter where you fall on this scale let's make this ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Las personas de diferentes culturas tienen una relación de amor y odio con los murciélagos. Temidos por su fama ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WildlifePeople of all cultures have a love-hate relationship with bats. Feared for their portrayals after decades of horror movies and centuries of folklore, bats are also the ultimate must-have for Halloween decor. Florida has 13 species of ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Happy Fall! Happy Fall, everyone! Fall is my favorite time of year. As the summer temperatures begin to wane, I feel invigorated. As the end of the month nears, trees’ leaves change to their usual colors of reds, yellows, oranges, and purples. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
It’s almost Halloween, so you might be in the market for a pumpkin to greet your trick-or-treaters. But not just any pumpkin – a jack-o’-lantern. If you are, now is the time to buy one. “A lot of people want a jack-o’-lantern,” ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Are you looking for a scary pumpkin this Halloween…a small pocket pumpkin you can hide in your costume or a giant 45-lb pumpkin to carve and greet trick-or-treaters. Lake May Farms is your local one-stop shop for fresh U-pick pumpkins and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Have you heard that Seminole pumpkins can be grown easily in Polk County? They are not only easy to grow but also make nutritious and flavorful dishes—and to top that off, they’re just plain fun! Seminole pumpkins are a cultivated ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes,
It’s spooky season, and we want to get you in the mood with some ghosts, goblins, and Halloween… crabs? Organisms are often named for something else they resemble, and that is especially true for marine creatures. Whether they are named ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Trick Or Treat: Sweet Alternatives By Syreeta McDonald, Extension Intern For most people, October marks the beginning of the holiday season. If you celebrate Halloween, you are likely already stocking up on the seasonal candy to pass out ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Halloween is a festive occasion for the ghoul and goblin enthusiasts. However, let’s not leave the gardener’s out of the fun. Have you ever noticed the trees and shrubs in the cemeteries? Of course, some cemeteries stand out more than ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture