Category: Work & Life

Better with Butterflies: Them and Us

by Wayne Hobbs
December 20, 2022

Welcome to our last butterfly blog of the year. This month I want to summarize all the things we have talked about in the last 11 blogs to encourage you to get involved in protecting these delicate creatures. Butterflies are as essential ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly, Butterfly Garden, Clay County, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pollinator, Pollinators

2022-2023 UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Citrus Picking

by Wayne Hobbs
December 20, 2022

It is winter and the temperatures are dropping, the holiday season is upon us, and citrus across the state is ripening on the trees. In this season of giving, have you ever noticed your backyard orange trees produce just too much fruit for ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Charity, Citrus, Clay County, Donation, Fruit, Garden, Gardening, Gleaning, Grapefruit, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Orange, Picking, Tangerine, Volunteer

Physical Activity and Aging

by Annie Sheldon
September 20, 2019

Physical activity and exercise are important for all ages, but as we age oftentimes our activity levels tend to decline. Staying physically active and participating in regular exercise can help you continue to do the things you love and stay ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Aging, Exercise, Physical Activity

Summer heat, cars and our furry friends… some things you should know

by Stephanie Conner
June 5, 2019

The first “official” day of summer is only a few weeks away but even the Gators are seeking shade from this heat we've been experiencing! Based on current temperatures, I think it’s probably safe to predict that August will be scorching ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Work & Life

Boosting your work-life balance

by Bradley Burbaugh
May 7, 2019

Earlier this year I continued the annual tradition of writing my new year’s resolutions on a note pad. This year, my note said in big bold letters: Less time on work, less time on being distracted, and more time with family and friends. Reluctantly, ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Work-life Balance

Honey: The Ancient Health Food

by Bradley Burbaugh
January 25, 2019

Honey is one of the most appreciated and valued natural products introduced to humankind since ancient times. For thousands of years humans have been using honey for medicinal and health-related purposes. There is a now a growing body of scientific ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension

Worksite Wellness

by Annie Sheldon
January 23, 2019

Workplace wellness programs are one way to improve employee health and wellness and save money. “A company’s most important asset is its people. Savvy employers know that happy, healthy employees demonstrate increased productivity and morale ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Wellness

Healthy Eating on a Budget

by Annie Sheldon
November 26, 2018

Before you make the trip to the grocery store give some thought to how you can get the most for your money. There are many ways to save money on groceries, but it takes planning. Due to our busy schedules we often fail to plan our meals in advance ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
Tags: Healthy Eating

Living the Mediterranean Lifestyle in Florida

by Annie Sheldon
October 9, 2018

Many of the foods emphasized by the Mediterranean diet and essential to living the Mediterranean lifestyle align well with the fresh local foods available in Florida. This gives us Floridian's an advantage to replicating the healthy lifestyle ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition
Tags: Healthy Diet, Healthy Eating

Hurricanes and the Landscape: Last Minute Preparations

by Wayne Hobbs
October 8, 2018

When tropical systems threaten you, what should you do? Preparation in the landscape can be key to protect your investment in your property and personal safety during hurricane season. Prepare Well in Advance One key idea to preparing ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Flooding, Hurricane, Landscape, Landscaping, Tree, Tropical Storm, Turf

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