Printer-friendly recipe: Grain Salad Recipe Main Ingredients (prepare the night before): 2 cups cooked whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, wheat or spelt berries)* 1 pound green beans (or broccoli or cauliflower or zucchini) 1 pound (large ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes
A growing mecca Some northerners, (from Georgia north!) don't understand Florida's vegetable growing season. Northern states are, after all, used to producing vegetables all summer. In Florida, from October until spring, lots of food travels ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
As we approach the end of 2018, it is an excellent time for school and community gardens to request donations from seed companies. Many seed companies throughout the United States donate free seeds to support school and community gardens. Each ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
Funding Opportunities for Youth Gardens, December 2018 Apply Now Lowe’s Toolbox for Education- is a grant open to public/charter k-12 schools or non-profit parent groups at public/charter schools. The application period closes on February ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
With fewer pests and cooler weather, winter is a great time to grow culinary herbs in Osceola County. Below are a few of my favorite and most-used herbs. All of these herbs can be grown from seed, or you can buy seedling plants and have a ready-to-eat ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables
When temperatures drop below freezing for the first time of year, it seems from my perspective that a bit of panic sets in. Early in the winter season many of our landscape plants are still in full bloom and it is just so disappointing knowing ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
What we have seen in tomato fields We have observed an outbreak of tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV) in some tomato fields. It could become a great concern again in this growing season. As everybody may remember that the first outbreak of ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
In 2018, the initiative will have a special focus on the emotional and social aspects of family mealtime. Physical health and well-being includes eating well, physical activity and good rest all which can impact relationships. Please join the ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
By Beverly James APOPKA, Fla. – As the lead horticulturalist for Echo Conversions Group, Inc., Kyle Petersen knows his way around plants. But he was still surprised to learn so much more about insects, weeds and fertilizer use when he participated ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Pale pink hibiscus-like blossoms. Fleshy sepals, called a calyx, that can be harvested to make sauce, juice, preserves or tea. Lobed leaves that can be used for greens or in a salad. An eye-pleasing landscape plant. Continuous production until ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes