Category: Fruits & Vegetables

Brighten Your Plate with Blueberries

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
July 7, 2025

Blueberries are a colorful, delicious, and nutritious fruit to include in your daily diet. Their natural sweetness and vibrant hue make them a favorite for all ages. These delicate berries are easy for little hands to handle, making them ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
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Pineapple – A Tropical Treat Full of Flavor and Fun

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
July 3, 2025

Pineapple is more than just a juicy tropical fruit—it’s a symbol of hospitality, a festive favorite, and a versatile ingredient that shines in sweet and savory dishes alike. Whether it's fresh, grilled, juiced, or baked, pineapple adds ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
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Terrific Tomatoes: Flavor, Nutrition, and Versatility

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 27, 2025

Most people are familiar with the MyPlate slogan: "Make half your plate fruits and vegetables." There's a good reason for this advice — fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that support health and wellness. One tasty, colorful, ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Broward County, Eating For Good Health, Extension, Flavorful Tomatoes, Florida, Gardening, Growing Tomatoes, Make 1/2 Your Plate Fruit And Vegetables, MyPlate, Tomato, Tomato Recipes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes And Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Uses For Tomatoes, Versatile Tomatoes

Beets – Delicious Beets!

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 20, 2025

Many people love to eat beets, while others are hesitant to try them. Beets rhyme with "treats," and I think they’re a healthy, low-calorie, and nutritious treat too! You can enjoy them pickled or plain. Whole, sliced, or diced. On top ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
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Do You See What I See?

by Donna Corbelli Castro
December 12, 2024

Let Heaven and Nature Sing As 2024 draws to a close, and as we reflect on the past year... do you see what I see? I see trees, plants and flowers growing that weren't there last year. Hopefully, you planted some too, and are enjoying ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Management, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Birding, Calliandra, FFL, Gardening, Herbs, Nature, South Florida, UF/IFAS, Veggies, Winter

Delicious Avocados

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 1, 2024

When you think of eating an avocado what do you think of? I think of a fresh bowl of guacamole and delicious Mexican food. May 5th, which is Cinco de Mayo, is the perfect time to enjoy and celebrate with some fresh and tasty avocados. There ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
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Connecting Future UF Alums to UF Extension-Meet Abraham Cuadrado

by Lorna Bravo
April 28, 2024

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo What is the UF/IFAS Extension Internship Program? The UF Internship program is a collaboration between the Florida Cooperative Extension Service and the UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: #FoodIsOurMiddleName, #urban, Broward Parks, Community Garden, Extension, Food Security, Urban Environments, Urban Food Systems, Volunteers

Go Bananas on National Banana Day!

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 17, 2024

Bananas are a popular food item and a favorite of many people. Many write the word – “bananas” on their grocery list week after week. Bananas are a long-standing fruit staple item in many households and are affordable. I remember my ... READ MORE

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South Florida Community Urban Food HUB

by Lorna Bravo
March 15, 2024

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo & UF Intern Abraham Cuadrado Did you know that 15% of the world’s food is grown in urban areas? From backyard community gardens to vacant lots along highways ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Agroecology, Community, Community Garden, Conservation, Conserve Water, Edible Landscaping, Education, Food Justice, HUB, Soil Health, Sustainability, Urban Horticulture, Volunteers

National Nutrition Month: Beyond the Table

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
March 13, 2024

This year's National Nutrition Month® theme is "Beyond the Table," which addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and farmers markets. It also describes the various ways ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
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