I keep hearing about the ‘new normal’ due to this global pandemic. For me, whenever someone refers to ‘normal’ I usually counter with “define normal.” Life has taught me that everyone really has their own normal. The Oxford… Read More
In St Lucie County, sea turtle nesting season is March 1 – November 15. The county enforces Sea Turtle Nesting Season lighting codes. The UF/IFAS St Lucie County Natural Resources Extension Program addresses sea turtle conservation and… Read More
Natural resource management has been my area of expertise at the UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County. Invasive plant management has been a persistent issue needing my attention. Fortunately for Floridians, UF/IFAS research and extension faculty are working with… Read More
Horticultural therapy is based on the idea that interacting with plants will results in well-being, no matter if it is a professionally designed garden or just having plants in your home. Many studies reported that just spending some… Read More
You can make money as a Florida Cottage Food Operator. Some people are looking for a way to make a living, some just want a little extra in their pocket. If you are looking for a way to… Read More
Huanglongbing (also known as HLB or citrus greening) is a disease affecting citrus production all over the globe. Citrus greening affects all citrus cultivars and causes tree decline, a serious threat to Florida’s citrus industry. The disease is… Read More
Leafminer is a potentially serious pest of citrus and related Rutaceae and some related ornamental plants. Researchers first documented the citrus leafminer Phyllocnistis citrella, in Dade County, Florida, in 1993. Leafminer damage to foliage can stunt the growth… Read More
“COVID-19 Sheds Light on….” That is the starting line of so many news articles these days. They relate to such a wide varieties of subjects from our food system to our hospitality industry. In the coming weeks, we… Read More
When using credit, it is important to know how to handle the debt you’ll be accumulating. This short presentation will give you some tips on how to recognize when we might be over-extending on credit and some different… Read More
During times of financial uncertainty, it is more important than ever to practice good money management skills. Watch this to learn some best management practices for credit use. For more information about credit and credit use from the… Read More
