Although not well-known outside of the South, okra is a staple in Louisiana’s famed Creole cooking. The green pods have a rigid skin and a tapered, oblong shape. When cooked, okra gives off a sticky juice that will thicken any liquid to which ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Stevia grows well when planted in the ground or in a container. Learn basic care in the garden and how to use fresh leaves to sweeten your next dish or drink with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County's Garden to Table segment. https://youtu.be/dgrDD2ydqxQ READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, WORK & LIFE
Fall is here and Red roselle hibiscus is responding with flowers and fruit. Learn to grow your own Roselle hibiscus and make a delicious tea with UF IFAS Escambia Extension's Garden to Table segment. https://youtu.be/unV0yFmRIz0 READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, WORK & LIFE
Strictly speaking, corn is not a vegetable, but a grain native to the Americas. The sweet, or sugar, corn we enjoy today is a mutation of Indian field corn. Nothing is as American as corn-on-the-cob, and sweet corn has plenty of ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Mint is an easy herb to grow in the North Florida Garden. Learn the basics of plant care and culinary uses with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County's Garden to Table series. https://youtu.be/Dxtor62mKV0 READ MORE
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Lemongrass is an easy herb to grow in the North Florida Garden. Learn the basics of plant care and ideas for use in the kitchen with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/eC6YMeDT5ds READ MORE
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The classic succulent vegetable of summer is ripe for your salads, sandwiches and salsa. Tomatoes can be used many ways to make good food with good nutrition. Uses & Preparation Unripe tomatoes take 3 to 4 days to ripen. Use ripe ... READ MORE
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Program Overview Let’s Walk Florida is a 10-week physical activity education program designed to promote physical wellness among Floridians. Participants may choose from two tracks, according to their goals and exercise background – health ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Many local residents are safely utilizing the walking track at the Escambia County Extension office located at 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. A portion of the track runs directly in front of the Demonstration Gardens, which are developed and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Recreation
Get a jump on growing Florida's favorite fruit at the Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers will offer information and demonstrations on container edibles, ... READ MORE
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