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Microgreens, grow your own!

by Yvette Goodiel

Posted: February 28, 2018

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Have you ever thought of growing your own microgreens?  If you’re not sure what they are, microgreens are young, tender greens used as entree garnishes or salad ingredients.  A variety of crops, including cabbage, beet, kale, mustard, radish,… Read More

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes

Florida-Friendly Irrigation and Fertilization Workshops Offered for Homeowners

by Yvette Goodiel

Posted: February 2, 2018

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Are you concerned about conserving water and protecting our river and estuary?  Do you wish there was something you could do as a homeowner to keep our water clean and our estuary healthy?  In our watershed, the St…. Read More

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn

4-H Resolution

by Kim Bentz

Posted: January 10, 2018

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     RESOLUTION . . . ‘the mental state or quality of being resolved or resolute; firmness of purpose‘. I like that definition! Normally one would think of the common definition ‘to make a firm resolution to [not]… Read More

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life

Tags: Florida 4H, Martin County, Volunteers, Youth

Florida Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway

by Yvette Goodiel

Posted: January 9, 2018

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In celebration of Florida Arbor Day, the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardeners Martin County Program will be offering a tree seedling giveaway on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension Martin County… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture

As a Parent, How Can You Help with A School Health Fair?

by Elizabeth Elizabeth

Posted: December 18, 2017

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Overall health is very important to many parents. Most want what’s best for their child, and it all starts with health!  Many schools already have health fairs or wellness nights as part of their outreach to families, but… Read More

Category: Health & Nutrition

Tags: health fair, parent

Elf-periment: Science Fun with an Elf

by Ashley H.K. Stewart Ashley H.K. Stewart

Posted: December 15, 2017

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Tis the Season for family and holiday traditions. It’s also the time when Santa sends his little helpers out to watch for good little boys and girls. If you are one of the many families that participate in… Read More

Category: 4-H & Youth

Tags: 4-H, ELF, HC4H, Holiday, Science, STEAM, STEM, Youth Development

Critter ID

by violetk violetk

Posted: November 29, 2017

  What’s that critter? Many homeowners call the Extension service to hopefully get a vexing critter ID via phone with only a description. If it rings a distinct bell, such as “it’s flat little gray bag-like cocoons stuck… Read More

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife

Tags: critter, Indian River, insect identification, wildlife

Mosquito Control After a Hurricane

by Christine Kelly-Begazo Christine Kelly-Begazo

Posted: November 28, 2017

Tips for Mosquito Control After a Hurricane or a Storm – by Janet Bargar, retired Water Quality Agent, revised in 2017 by Christine Kelly-Begazo Mosquitos are notorious for being able to breed in very little water, some even… Read More

Category: Natural Resources

Tags: Chrisitne Kelly-Begazo, hurricane, Indian River, mosquito control, mosquitos

Winter Pasture Management

by Christine Kelly-Begazo Christine Kelly-Begazo

Posted: November 27, 2017

Winter Pasture Management – protect your investment with proper management Pasture management is one of the most important concepts that a producer needs to understand in order to have good forage production and healthy animals. Cattle, horses, and other grazing… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Livestock

Tags: Christine Kelly-Begazo, cool season, forage, Indian River, livestock, pasture

Container Gardens for Florida

by Nickie Nickie

Posted: November 22, 2017

Container Gardening made easier… Our Environmental Horticulture Agent Nickie Munroe demonstrates how to make container gardens for Florida by providing practical tips to make your container gardening experience enjoyable. Follow the steps below or view the video using… Read More

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes

Tags: Container Gardens, Horticulture, Indian River, Nickie Munroe

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