Living in Florida, I prefer getting my exercise outdoors, where such beautiful flora and fauna reside, no matter whether I explore my neighborhood, the local parks, or any of the 175 state parks. But when the weather forecast around this time ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Are you a dessert person, a fan of the midnight snack, or someone who enjoys returning home from the long work day to a hefty dinner? I sure am, but I have started to rethink these habits. Since reading a recent EDIS publication on chrononutrition, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Spring is quickly approaching, bringing with it the promises of pollen and warmer weather. Perhaps you or your friends look forward to spending more time outdoors, enjoying the spring blooms, or bird watching. Maybe you have decided that 2025 ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
La primera publicación en español del 2025 en Ask IFAS es sobre diez rasgos positivos de los huertos o jardines urbanos. Son esas pequeñas extensiones de tierra que se dedican al cultivo comunitario de vegetales, hierbas aromáticas o simplemente ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
As another year winds down, reflections and questions arise. How did I engage with others this year? What, if anything, did I learn from my experiences? What would I like to continue or do differently moving forward? New years often ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
Autumn is here, and the influx of food- and drink-centered gatherings with loved ones is not far behind. As delightful as it is to enjoy the cozy warmth of a favorite seasonal coffee or to look forward to sampling friends' new entree and ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Summer in Florida brings forth many things: onerous heat, perpetual rains, exciting vacations, and renewed physical activity. Before the cool fall harvest and reclusive winter, it is not too late to enjoy this season of growth. Purslane (Portulaca ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Years ago, I encountered a particularly trying and prolonged problem. I was unsure how to work through it, so I turned to the Internet for possible answers or ways forward, as many people do. I sifted through multiple web pages whose titles ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, Work & Life
Trying new things is a healthy part of life. Even the small stuff counts, such as trying a fruit you have never tasted before. You just have to hope the risk of trying new things plays out well and not poorly. I raise you this: sometimes it ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Horticulture
Heat and humidity are such iconic aspects of Florida weather that they are sometimes easy to take for granted. They may become topics of conversation with friends and family if temperatures become unseasonably high, or if humidity makes a walk ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life