We are excited to welcome Cathy Whitt to the Broward 4-H team as our new 4-H Program Assistant for Health Rocks! Cathy is not new to 4-H—she brings years of leadership, advisory experience, and a deep passion for youth health and wellness. ... READ MORE
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Is there a perfect tree? I think this question has fueled much of historic plant exploration and discovery. Sometimes it is beauty that draws us, like the Jacaranda tree native to Brazil, with its beautiful lavender blooms each spring. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Restoring degraded urban landscapes is rarely linear. It requires observation, adaptation, and a willingness to rethink initial goals. After the first phase of plant relocation and site assessment, it became clear that the project needed a more ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & LifeEvery transformation begins with a question. For me, it started with a thought: What if a forgotten piece of land could come back to life? From this question, a vision began to take root. There was a garden along the west side of the FLREC ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Third in a series highlighting those who have chosen careers in horticulture - "How did we get here?" Man can not live on tech alone We are increasingly becoming a society based on technology, however, we must remember that careers in agriculture, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer Catalina Franco-Cicero Growing Community, One Master Gardener at a Time: The Isles Garden Club Story In the heart of Pembroke Pines, Florida, the Isles Garden Club's Florida-Friendly ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
By Brenda Marty Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension Agent IV, Broward County FL With food costs increasing upwards, it is best to prioritize handling your leftovers wisely, to prevent food waste this holiday season. Here are 14 tips to consider ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Growing a Garden with Purpose: Commitment to Stewardship As a UF/IFAS Urban Horticulture Agent, I work with passionate homeowners and Master Gardener Volunteers who are reshaping what Florida-Friendly landscaping in HOA communities can look ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Growing a Garden with Purpose: Creating a Space to Enjoy and Relax Join us as we share real stories from local gardeners and homeowners who are transforming their yards into Florida-Friendly landscapes. Discover useful tips, successes, and ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Si te has preguntado qué servicios puede prestar un arbolista, la siguiente lectura es definitivamente indicada para este propósito. En mi experiencia personal, ser arbolista hoy me ha ayudado a crecer profesionalmente. Aprendí a identificar ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension