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Gardening for the Whole Family


April 1, 2020

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green Well, most of us are sheltering at home these days. The children are in a new school environment learning online, and we adults are also in a new environment working from home. Having to learn ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agriculture, Garden, Growing, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

The Garden Awaits: April Gardening in Alachua County

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April 1, 2020

April is Almost Here Bees are buzzing, flowers blooming, and many plants are awaking from their winter-time slumber. Although many of us are cooped-up and getting a little stir-crazy, the garden awaits. Gardening is one of our most powerful ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Environment, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Fruits, Fruits And Vegetables, Gardening, Landscape, Landscape Management, Management, Plant Selection, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables

Agricultural diagnostic services in Alachua County


March 27, 2020

What's wrong with my plants? There are multiple resources available to you to help diagnose and ID pests and diseases affecting your crops. Phone numbers for the different labs are provided and we encourage you to take advantage of electronic ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua, Covid-19, Diagnostics, FarmingAlachua, Horticulture, Pests, UF IFAS Extension

Proper Food Storage and Food Safety


March 25, 2020

Store Food Properly to Prevent A Major Food Safety Risk According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the improper storage of food is one of the major food safety risks that is easily preventable. I see individuals buying ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bacteria, Cross-contamination, Fight Bac, Food Safety, Food Temperature, Health And Nutrition, Health And Wellness, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Preventing Bacteria, Safe Food, UF IFAS Extension

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