One of my favorite parts of living in Florida is having more access to tropical fruit. The classic sweetness of mango, the distinct and delicate flavors of guava and papaya, and the almost chocolaty taste of sapodilla are simple yet profound ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Work & Life
It's that time of year again when the variety of produce available at the farmers' markets dwindles and you're largely limited to hardy, heat- and drought-tolerant Florida vegetables like eggplant, okra, Seminole pumpkin and Malabar spinach. ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Pests & Disease
Attention, Ask IFAS authors and unit editors! A small but very important change is around the corner. Two summers ago, we published a blog post to discuss the EDIS Admin site and the EDIS Word template. Starting in August, we will ask all ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Life can be full of wonderful experiences. Falling is not among them. There is nothing pleasant about losing a sense of control, panicking while searching for a way to stabilize oneself, then feeling all kinds of pain after landing on the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & Life
Five years after leaving their hometown, two friends reconnect. The first friend moved to the heart of a big city, and the second relocated to the suburbs. They take a long stroll around the city and catch up on half a decade of small talk ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
Since 2020, people have had a lot to think about. A pandemic, grief, loss of old comforts and rituals, difficulties that came with adapting, possible ways to help, and different ways to address daily questions and issues. "What can I do to get ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Money Matters, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Se calcula que la comunidad latina en Estados Unidos es de más de 60 millones de habitantes y Florida es el segundo estado en la lista con mayor porcentaje de esta población después de Texas, esto hace que sea un público con muchas necesidades ... READ MORE
Category: , Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Life is a series of expectations, milestones, and numbers. It can be quite the balancing act, even in stable circumstances. People are expected to follow a certain timeline when it comes to learning how to drive, finding a job, graduating, and ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
The tumult of the holidays has ended, and the metaphorical dust has settled. Even so, you may feel residual stress hanging over your head. Perhaps your relationships were one of your main sources of stress during the holidays. If you find ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
This year, my partner’s and my goal is to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. She’s been vegetarian more than half her life, so she has a lot of practice with this. I, on the other hand, still need some help figuring out what I want besides ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition