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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
Posted: April 21, 2021
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
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, irrigation, landscape, Pgm_Water, turf, water, yard
Posted: March 31, 2021
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
Category: Food Safety, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: drain, fats, fogs, grease, oils, Pgm_Water, pipes, sewage, water
Posted: February 26, 2021
A Porcelain Problem Ah, the toilet. Considered by many to be essential to our daily lives, toilets are a common feature in Sarasota County homes. We use them daily for our private business, sometimes upwards… Read More
Category: Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, device, displacement, DIY, home, Pgm_Water, tank, toilet, water
Posted: January 29, 2021
2020 brought us the challenge of finding new ways to come together and bring sustainability to our community. We took some time to reflect on the past year and highlight positive outcomes and successes, despite… Read More
Category: Home Management, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: 2020, 2021, accomplishments, award, efficiency, energy, event, goals, grant, newyear, Pgm_Sustain, review, SCW, success, sustainability, upgrade, virtual, water
Posted: January 28, 2021
Well, unlike many states up north, Florida winters are particularly bearable. In fact, we happen to attract many tourists from November to March, our annual “snowbird” season. Who can blame someone for wanting to escape… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, irrigation, Pgm_Water, skipaweek, water
Posted: January 20, 2021
This past December, our office hosted a webinar on micro-irrigation. We covered the main types of micro-irrigation, what makes it “micro” compared to a standard, in-ground irrigation system, and some basic installation tips for homeowners…. Read More
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, DIY, irrigation, landscape, lawn, microirrigation, Pgm_Water, water, yard
Posted: January 1, 2021
What is the Explore Your World backpack? The Explore Your World backpack kit is one of three backpacks designed by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County in partnership with Sarasota County Libraries. It is designed to help… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: beach, environment, Explore Your World, Explore Your World backpack, nature, Pgm_EcoNR, recreation, science, water
Posted: December 9, 2020
Reclaimed Water and Landscape Management For long time readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with our high praises of reclaimed water as an alternative to potable water for irrigation. To those tuning… Read More
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: athletic, course, field, golf, irrigation, Pgm_Water, reclaimed, turf, water
Posted: November 18, 2020
What is Fast Fashion? Fast fashion happens when companies mimic trendy clothing styles at a cheap price for the public. However, the environmental cost of doing this is extraordinary. Why is it harmful? Water resources:… Read More
Category: Conservation
Tags: Conservation, environment, fashion, Pgm_Sustain, recycle, sustainability, water
Posted: October 7, 2020
A startling statistic from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that leaks account for 12% of indoor water use. In the United States, an average household wastes 10,000 gallons of water on leaks annually. You… Read More
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