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Incredible Edible Landscaping

by David AustinAvatar photo
May 19, 2022

Food for the taking Have you ever eaten a pine tree? Many parts are edible. Those supposedly were the famous words of world-renowned food forager, Euell Gibbons, on a grape-nuts commercial in the ’70s. Not many of us would be interested in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Classes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Hometown Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteers, UF IFAS Extension, Vegetable

Hurricane Readiness for Families, Consumers, and Pets

by Brenda Marty-JimenezAvatar photo
May 12, 2022

Hurricane Season runs from June 1st thru November 30th in Florida.  Are you prepared? Have you thought about your important documents, nonfood emergency supplies, medications, pantry needs, food and water supplies and survival of your pets ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Batteries, Battery Operated Tv And Radio, Broward County, Cook, Disaster Meals, Disaster Menus, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Preparedness And Your Pets, Eating For Good Health, Food And Water Supplies, Food Safety, Foodborne Illness, Hurricane Food Safety, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Preparedness; Helpful Resources; Food Safety; Non-perishables; Menu Planning During A Disaster, Hurricane Season Runs From June 1st Thru November 30th, Important Phone Numbers During A Disaster, Items To Secure, Non-perishables, Nutrition, Pantry Preparation, Pet Needs, Secure Important Documents

Orange Juice is One Good Source of Vitamin C

by Brenda Marty-JimenezAvatar photo
May 4, 2022

Did you know, May 4th is National Orange Juice Day? Consider starting your day off with a glass of tasty orange juice or a fresh, sweet orange added to a healthy breakfast. Pack a delicious orange in your lunch.  Bring a bag or bowl of flavorful ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #AllinforCitrus, #FoodIsOurMiddleName, #NOJD2022, 5 A Day, A Healthy Diet, Broward County, Calcium, Delicious, Delicious Fruits And Vegetables, Eating For Good Health, Enjoy Florida Orange Juice, Florida, Fortified, Healthy Breakfast, Hydration, Immunity And Vitamin, Immunity And Vitamin C, National Orange Juice Day, Orange Juice, Orange Segments, Orange Slices, Oranges, Pandemic And Flu Season, Pith, Recipes Using Oranges As An Ingredient, Vitamin C, Vitamin D

Healthy Spring Cleaning

by Brenda Marty-JimenezAvatar photo
May 2, 2022

By Brenda Marty-Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Extension Agent IV Chris Kilbride, UF/IFAS Extension, Emeritus, Martin County, Extension Agent IV   Spring is in the air, time to clean and refresh your surroundings! ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Avoid Trip And Fall Hazards, Benefits Of Cleaning, Cleaning, DeClutter, Engage In Spring Cleaning, Get Help If Needed, Great Benefits Of Cleaning, Healthy Cleaning, Involve The Family In Cleaning, Keep Motivated To Clean, Learn More About Cleaning, Make A Cleaning Checklist, Remove Dust And Allergens, Smaller Tasks, Spring Cleaning

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