Tag: panhandle-livingwell

Building a Dry Garden Bed

by Pat Williams
September 2, 2020

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Michele Hackmeyer In a previous blog, I described plants to consider using in a dry garden bed. Now I will describe what it takes to create the bed. Doing something like this is definitely a winter ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Florida, Florida Panhandle, Garden, Gardening In The Panhandle, General Information, Growing, Horticulture, Landscape, Living Well In The Panhandle, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners, Panhandle, Panhandle Agriculture, Panhandle Gardening, Panhandle Outdoors, Panhandle-livingwell, Plants, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Cleaning Your Home After an Illness Like the Flu

by osgoodlb
February 28, 2018

Cleaning Your Home After an Illness Like the Flu Seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are most common during the fall and winter, with peak activity occurring between December and February. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Flu Prevention, Health And Safety, Home Disinfection, House Cleaning, Housing, January-March 2018, Panhandle-livingwell, Safe And Healthy Housing

Cold, Allergy, or the Flu?

by osgoodlb
February 7, 2018

What Are the Differences of the Symptoms of a Cold, The Flu And Allergies? Laurie Osgood, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, UF/IFAS Extension, Gadsden County, FL You’re coming down with something…you have a stuffy nose, you’re coughing ... READ MORE

Category: WORK & LIFE
Tags: Health And Safety, Health And Wellness, January-March 2018, Panhandle-livingwell

An Apple a Day May Keep the Doctor Away

by osgoodlb
October 26, 2017

Apples are an ancient fruit, grown for thousands of years, and belong to the Rose family of plants. The Rose family also includes plums, raspberries, cherries, peaches, pears, and almonds. According to Professor Peter C. Andersen, UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: WORK & LIFE
Tags: Apples, Environment, Family Nutrition And Health, Fruit, Nutrition, October-December 2017, Panhandle-livingwell

Spice Things Up With Alternative Seasonings

by Samantha Kennedy
October 24, 2017

With today’s continued focus on healthy eating and the dangers of high blood pressure, seasoning and cooking with salt has decreased. Alternative seasonings such as herbs and spices are excellent additions to any dish without the dreaded ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Northwest, Panhandle-livingwell, Seasonings, Spices

The Wonders of Watermelon

by Samantha Kennedy
October 24, 2017

Oh, watermelon. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Watermelon is the perfect warm weather treat and a summer holiday essential. It’s a sweet, light, and delicious snack and its versatility lends itself to a wide variety of beverages, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Northwest, Panhandle-livingwell

Seven Tips for a Healthy School Lunch

by Kendra Zamojski
October 24, 2017

Now that school is back in session, are your struggling to find healthy and safe lunches to pack? Do you cringe with every peanut butter and jelly sandwich you make? If you are like me, finding healthy lunch time meals that are packed with ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Lunch, Northwest, Nutrition, Panhandle-livingwell

Staying Healthy At Summer Camp

by osgoodlb
June 11, 2017

Staying Healthy At Summer Camp - 7 Keys to a Healthy Camp Counselor Experience It’s getting hot outside and that means summer camps are heating up! Being a camp counselor is a fun summer job and it’s a great way to learn leadership skills. ... READ MORE

Category: WORK & LIFE
Tags: Nutrition, Panhandle-livingwell

Harvesting Your Garden: What To Do With All Those Radishes!

by osgoodlb
May 23, 2017

Radishes are an easy vegetable to grow in North Florida, and in the Spring, there is an abundance of radishes in our gardens. So, what do you do with all those radishes? Radishes are a fast growing vegetable that can grow from a seed to a plant ... READ MORE

Category: WORK & LIFE
Tags: April-June 2017, Family Nutrition And Health, Nutrition, Panhandle-livingwell, Radishes

What in the World is a Watermelon Radish?

by osgoodlb
May 10, 2017

The watermelon radish is a member of the mustard family, which includes arugula, broccoli, and turnips. It has an edible round white root with a green stem and leaves. The inside flesh is rimmed in white with a dark pink circular pattern, resembling ... READ MORE

Category: WORK & LIFE
Tags: April-June 2017, Family Nutrition And Health, Nutrition, Panhandle-livingwell, Pickled Watermelon Radishes, Vegetables, Watermelon Radish

UF/IFASExtension Gadsden County

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