Stories from The Yard: Stewardship and Florida-Friendly Beauty in an HOA Community

by Lorna Bravo
November 30, 2025

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
Tags: Broward, Florida-Friendly Landscape, Invasive Species, Master Gardener Volunteer, Protect Waterfront, Right Place Right Plant

Stories from the Yard: Creating Florida-Friendly Outdoor Spaces You’ll Love

by Lorna Bravo
October 22, 2025

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
Tags: #IFASWater, #urban, Florida-Friendly Landscape, Invasive Species

Recipe Substitutions During the Holidays

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
September 18, 2025

As fall begins, the holidays will soon be upon us. The holidays are a great time to focus on healthy eating. You can modify your favorite recipes to make them healthier yet still taste good. Simple substitutions can reduce fat, sodium, sugar, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Added Sugar, Broward, Broward County, Cook, Dietary Fiber, Dietary Restrictions, Eating For Good Health, Extension, Fall Recipes, Fat, Fiber, Florida, Healthier Fats, Label Reading, Measuring Equivalents, MyPlate, Nutrition, Recipe Modifications, Recipe Substitutions, Salt, US Dietary Guidelines For Americans

Green Beans – Love the Flavor

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
September 15, 2025

There are many types of beans!  I just did a fun word search puzzle that had so many hidden legume words including calico beans, cannellini, fava, garbanzo, green bean, green pea, kidney bean, lima bean, mung bean, navy bean, split pea, etc. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Broward County, Clean, Extension, Follow MyPlate Guidelines, Food Safety, Gardening, Green Beans, Green Beans And Nutrition, Growing Green Beans, Handwashing, MyPlate, Nutrition And Health, Rinse Canned Green Beans, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Vegetables

Stories from the Yard: Our Path to Florida-Friendly Landscapes

by Lorna Bravo
September 1, 2025

Growing a Garden with Purpose: Teaching, Sustaining, Inspiring Join us as we share real stories from local gardeners and homeowners who are changing their yards into Florida-Friendly landscapes. Learn helpful tips, successes, and challenges ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conserve Water, Florida Gardening, Florida-Friendly Landscape, Invasive Species, Master Gardener Program, Storytelling, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Environments
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Welcome Lynsey Occenac – New 4-H Education Training Specialist

by Kenan Bridges
August 20, 2025

We’re excited to introduce Lynsey Occenac, our new 4-H Education Training Specialist/Program Assistant! She comes to Broward County 4-H with a wealth of knowledge and experience as a Nutrition Educator with the UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program—our ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS,
Tags: Broward County, Education Training Specialist, Florida-4-h-broward-county, Healthy Living, Lynsey Occenac, Nutrition Education, STEM, UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program

Broward County 4-H: 2024–2025 Year in Review

by Kenan Bridges
August 19, 2025

In 2024–2025, Broward 4-H empowered youth to lead, learn, and give back to their community. Through hands-on programs, state and national experiences, and the support of dedicated volunteers, our members are building the skills to become tomorrow’s ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H Clubs, Alexa Tillett, Amy Suarez, Broward County, Florida 4-H, Florida-4-h-broward-county, Kenan Bridges, Leah Acevedo, Volunteers, Youth Development

Portrait of a Career in Urban Horticulture – Indyli Brown

by Donna Corbelli Castro
August 13, 2025

Municipal opportunities abound for those willing to work hard I met Mr. Indyli Brown when he was invited to be on our UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture advisory board.  He impressed me right away with his intelligence and passion ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Arboriculture, Careers In Ag, City Of Plantation, Horticulture, Landscaping, Municipal Work, Newsletter, Newsletter2, Tree City

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