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Bob Hochmuth and Wanda Laughlin handling a row of hydroponic lettuce at the NFREC. Photo taken on 03-14-17.

DIY Hydroponic Gardens: A Comprehensive Guide


September 5, 2024

No soil? No sunlight? Little space? No problem! With hydroponics, you can grow plants anywhere, even in areas with limited water. In DIY Hydroponic Gardens, Tyler Baras, also known as Farmer Tyler, has the perfect solution. In its pages, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farmer Tyler, Growing Plants Without Soil, Hydroponic Gardening, Hydroponic Systems, Hydroponics Gardening Guide, Robert (Bob) Hochmuth, Rolando Negron, Tyler Baras, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department
Yonkers, NY - US - Sep 21, 2024 Van der Donck Park at Larkin Pla

Explore the Intersection of Nature and Urban Life with Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners


September 1, 2024

Urban areas and nature may seem at odds, but they can work together beautifully. Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners by Gail Hansen, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida, and ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Communications
Tags: Biophilic Urbanism, Citizen Involvement In Urban Ecology, Environmental Policy In Urban Planning, Gail Hansen, Green City Development, Green Spaces In Cities, Integrating Nature Into Urban Design, Joseli Macedo, Rolando Negron, Sustainable Urban Planning, UF IFAS Bookstore, Urban Ecology Book, Urban Ecosystems And Green Initiatives, Urban Sustainability Solutions
Monarch butterflies on swamp milkweed

Keep Monarchs Safe: A Fun and Educational Way to Learn About Monarch Butterflies


August 9, 2024

Monarch butterflies are perhaps the most celebrated insects in the world. But monarch populations can decline without our protection, and their spectacular migrations could soon be a thing of the past. Fortunately, we can take some simple ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly Conservation, Butterfly Gardens, Coloring Books, Educational Resources, Florida 4-H, Jaret C. Daniels, Kristin Rossetti, Monarch Butterflies, Pollinators, Rolando Negron, Samm Wehman Epstein, UF IFAS Bookstore
Zebra Longwing Butterfly and Two Flowers

Zoe’s Mission: A Journey Through the Eyes of Butterflies and Pollinators


July 9, 2024

Step into the enchanting world of "Zoe's Mission," a delightful children's book that takes you on an adventurous journey with Zoe, a Zebra Longwing butterfly. Authored by the late Rebecca Jordi, former UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County Director, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Butterflies, Children's Books, Florida 4-H, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Gardening For Pollinators, Joanne Roach, Kathy Warner, Landscaping, Pollinators, Rebecca Jordi, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, Zebra Longwing Butterfly, Zoe's Mission
Background of pumpkins and squash.

Experience the Joy of Cooking with Squash: 50 Tried and True Recipes 


June 18, 2024

Squashes are a delightful addition to any garden, bringing vibrant colors and flavors to your culinary creations. From the crisp, fresh tastes of summer squashes like zucchini and yellow squash to the hearty, rich tones of winter squashes such ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Easy Squash Recipes, Family Recipes, Healthy Squash Meals, Home Gardening, Julia Rutland Cookbook, Rolando Negron, Seasonal Cooking, Squash Preservation Tips, Squash Recipes, Summer And Winter Squash, UF IFAS Bookstore, Versatile Squash Dishes
butterfly caterpillar Papilio machaon on a forest plant on a sum

Caterpillars of North America: Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and Moths


May 28, 2024

Step into the world of caterpillars with Caterpillars of North America: Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and Moths, authored by acclaimed entomologist Dr. Jaret C. Daniels, UF Professor of Entomology and Director of the McGuire Center for ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly Gardens, Caterpillars, Caterpillars Of North America, Ecology, Educational, Entomology, Florida 4-H, Florida Museum Of Natural History, Identification, Jaret C. Daniels, McGuire Center For Lepidoptera And Biodiversity, Moths, Pollinators, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Bookstore
Assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. Concept of healthy food

Fresh from the Sunshine State: Introducing ‘The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook’


May 13, 2024

Imagine the sun-kissed fields of Florida, brimming with a kaleidoscope of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, awaiting transformation into culinary masterpieces. That's the scene food journalist Dalia Colón sets in The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Dalia Colón, Florida Vegetarian Cookbook, Local Ingredients, Plant-based Recipes, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Bookstore, Vegan-friendly, Vegetarian Food

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