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There’s No Place Like Home…for Gardening, That Is


December 13, 2023

There’s no place like home! When it comes to grabbing food for the dinner table, harvesting from your home garden is about as convenient as a person could want. While I primarily support edible gardening in school and community gardens ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: One Seed, Pgm_Gardens, Tiny.cc/ufsaraext_oneseed, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Staying Well through the Holidays: New Year Goals


December 11, 2023

New Year New You! This is a common theme for people when starting a new year. We all start out strong and then seem to fizzle out. Let's make this year different! Below are the tips and tools you need to make this year's new years resolutions ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Tags: Change, Christimas, Goal, Hanukkah, Health, Holiday, Kwanzaa, New Year, New You, Resolution, Wellness

Unearthing the Benefits of Hydroponic Lettuce

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December 10, 2023

This blog was written by Luis Acosta, a 4-H Teen Ambassador in Miami-Dade County. “Eat Your Greens!” Most people have heard this saying several times throughout their childhood. Leafy greens are good for the human body because of their ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Florida, Lettuce, Miami, Teens As Teachers, Urban Farming, Youth Voice

For the Holiday Season, UF/IFAS Extension Offers a Bounty of Lifelong Learning

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December 8, 2023

The holidays are a very busy season for many of us. There are so many things to do together with family and friends, traditions to return to, new things to learn and alternatives to try. Here at UF/IFAS Extension, we’re devoted to the prospect ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Bark Beetles, Bee College, Beekeeping, Demonstration Gardens, Featured, Florida Foods, Healthy Eating, Holiday Travel, Holidays, Mosquitoes, Poinsettias, Purple Sweet Potatoes, UF IFAS Bookstore

Staying Well through the Holidays: Stay Active


December 4, 2023

During the holidays most people feel like they are constantly on the run, but are you staying active enough to Stay Well? It is recommended that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Celebration, Christmas, Hanukkah, Holiday, Kwanzaa, Physical Activity, Stay Well, Thanksgiving, Wellness
Treasure Quest booklet - What Treasures Will You Find?

Treasure Quest


November 29, 2023

Hi there! My name is Ozzy the Otter, and I have some exciting news for you. Treasure Quest locations have popped up all across Sarasota County! Come play with me and learn all about what nature has to offer at your favorite park or library. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Adventure, Education, Fun, Game, Libraries, Parks, Pgm_Water, Quest, Treasure, TreasureQuest, Youth

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