By Carol Wyatt-Evens and Sarah Bostick Gardening in Florida can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly frustrating at the same time. If you are new to the region, you soon learn that gardening in the sunshine… Read More
Reduce Your Outdoor Water Use April is Water Conservation Month. Now is a perfect time to examine our water-spending behaviors and see where we can save big on our water bill. Most of our water… Read More
April 10th is Gopher Tortoise Day! On any given day in Florida, gopher tortoises may be seen out and about in pine flatwoods or scrub habitats, looking for lunch or basking in the sun… perhaps… Read More
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April 5-9 has been designated Florida Food Waste Prevention Week, and UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has joined this effort by offering a new class: How Food Waste Impacts your Life. This free, hour-long class (2:30-3:30… Read More
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Food waste is a huge issue, here and around the globe. As a country, we throw away 40 percent of all the food produced, or up to 160 billion pounds each year. The price tag… Read More
By Carol Wyatt-Evens and Sarah Bostick Gardening in Florida can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly frustrating at the same time. If you are new to the region, you soon learn that gardening in the sunshine… Read More
Spring Cleaning Chirping birds, vibrant wildflowers, and a clear, blue sky are all reminders that spring has sprung here in Sarasota County. In addition to spending some much needed time outdoors in the beautiful weather,… Read More
Why should we build green? Well, green buildings not only have a lower impact on the environment and your wallet, but they also keep occupants healthier and happier. Sarasota County sees building green as one… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County’s Waste Reduction program has added three new courses to UF/IFAS Extension Online Learning. Read more about these opportunities, then follow the supplied link(s) to register. Green Business Partnership Best Management Practices… Read More
By Carol Wyatt-Evens and Sarah Bostick Gardening in Florida can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly frustrating at the same time. If you are new to the region, you soon learn that gardening in the sunshine… Read More
