The 4-H Youth Development program focuses on teaching critical life skills like communication, responsibility, leadership, citizenship, to name a few. Our motto is "Learn by Doing", and we believe this approach truly helps youth master the skills ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, it’s supposed to be anyway according to all the hoopla. In reality the holidays are stressful. We all feel stressed from time to time and that’s very normal. However; the holidays bring ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tips from the Help Desk... Fall cool weather lawn fungus by David Austin Residential Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator What up with my grass? Are you noticing large discolored patches of grass in your St. Augustine ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension,
Why Do We Have Restrictions? Water used for landscape irrigation poses a significant demand on Sarasota County's water supply. In fact, up to 50% of a household's water use can be attributed to the home's landscape irrigation system. In order ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Piense en las hierbas y especias que componen su plato festivo favorito: la albahaca, el tomillo o el romero en los sabrosos platos principales y sus acompañamientos, mientras que la canela, la nuez moscada o el clavo de olor forman parte ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Jay Capasso, UF/IFAS Columbia County. Halie Corbitt, UF/IFAS Columbia County. Paulette Tomlinson, UF/IFAS Columbia County. Agriculture requires major investments before and during the growing season. Farmers need to invest in agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Farm Management, Home Management, Livestock, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Do you have that difficult to buy for person on your Christmas shopping list? I have an idea, especially if that person enjoys gardening. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Interested in learning some cool new topics while earning your CEUs for your pesticide applicator license? Have you noticed that people notice their palm trees once they start looking ratty? Well maintained trees can add value to your property, ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
It is no secret that it can be difficult hiring a landscape and/or pond professional that meets all of your community's needs. Luckily, there is a website full of presentations and resources for hiring a landscape and pond professional. This ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
En esta serie: El aumento de los precios preocupa a los consumidores. El efecto acumulado de varios años de la pandemia de COVID repercute en la economía mundial, desde los estantes en los supermercados hasta las gasolineras. Como ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension