Category: Home Management

Why Florida Needs More GI-BMP and FFL

by Donna Corbelli Castro
November 6, 2020

When I first started at UF/IFAS, these acronyms meant nothing to me. It took me some time to really understand what they stood for. Now, I see how important they are. GI-BMP stands for “Green Industries Best Management Practices": “What, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Algae Bloom, Birds, Donna Torrey, FDACS, Fertilizer License, FFL, Florida Friendly, GI-BMP, LUF, Newsletter, Newsletter2, Pesticide Licenses, Pollution, Water Conservation

Budget-friendly gift giving ideas!

by Beth Kerr
November 4, 2020

Think outside the box – literally the gift box – when considering budget-friendly gift giving. Stay within your budget by creatively rethinking what makes a good “gift.” Give gifts that cost less from your wallet but instead ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Acts Of Service, Budget, Budget-friendly, Gift Giving, Hamilton County, Holiday Spending, Holidays, Life Skills, Money, Spend Less

I Did “Nut” know the Best to Store Walnuts

by Katherine Allen
October 27, 2020

AS we get closer to the holiday season, baking is something I look forward to doing. In my family, some like baked goods with nuts and some them without nuts. According to the California Walnut board, the best way to store walnuts is in your ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Familyandconsumersciences, Foodsafety, Foodstorage, Healthandnutrition, Healthyliving

Early leak detection saves water and money

by Barbara L. Edmonds
October 7, 2020

A startling statistic from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that leaks account for 12% of indoor water use. In the United States, an average household wastes 10,000 gallons of water on leaks annually. You could run your washing ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Dye, Irrigation, Leak Detection, Leaks, Pgm_Water, Toilet, Water, Water Conservation In Sarasota County, Water Meter

Helping Your Child Have Success as a Virtual Student

by Shawn Jackson
September 17, 2020

More than likely, if you are the parent of a school age child, you have been introduced to online learning in 2020. While having its benefits, online learning can certainly present its challenges. For a child to be successful learning virtually, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Classroom, Distance Learning, Education, Homeschool, Learning, Social Distancing, Virtual, Youth

Hurricane Season: Plan, Prepare and Act

by Jenny Rodriguez
August 31, 2020

Scientists have long shown that the character of tropical storms can change and quickly turn deadly. While it is never possible to eliminate all damage from a natural hazard, you, as a homeowner, can protect your home and family. To accomplish ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: #OrangeCounty, Covid-19, Disaster Plan, Disaster Preparation, Emergency Plan, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Ocextension, Orange County

What is Ailing My St. Augustine Grass?

by Yvonne Florian
August 24, 2020

What's Wrong with my St. Augustine Grass? The Yellow Yard- About the time September rolls around, while the rainy season seems like it just will not end, some lawns may exhibit some yellowing. Grass seems healthy except for the tips turning ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Brown Patch, Lawn Circles, Lawn Health, Lawn Mower Height, Lawn Watering, Mower Scalping, Proper Fertilization, Proper Lawn Irrigation, Proper Lawn Mowing, Right Cut For St. Augustine Grass, St. Augustinegrass Issues, Take-all Root Rot, Yellowing Grass

Back to School: Smoothies on the Go

by Lori Wiggins
August 12, 2020

Going back to school and love smoothies, but hate the hassle of making them? You’ll love these easy frozen smoothie pack ideas. Make enough smoothies for the whole week and have them all prepped and ready whenever you want a tasty and healthy ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Health, Kids, Nutrition, School, School Prep, Smoothies, Youth

Make s’mores and explore the world of solar energy

by Sophia Moundous
July 29, 2020

Solar energy has many benefits and uses, from powering homes to cooking delicious treats like s’mores. Discover how you can harness the power of the sun from your home in the newest LIFE: Science Shorts video. Watch, learn, and have fun with ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Demo, DIY, Experiment, Kids, Oven, Pgm_Sustain, PV, Renewable, Smore, Solar, Solarenergy, Summer, Sun, Sustainable

Rain Sensors Help Protect Our River and Lagoon

by Yvette Goodiel
July 28, 2020

On a walk through neighborhoods between periods of heavy rain, have you ever seen sprinklers running unnecessarily? During our rainy summers, the sight is pretty common, especially in the early mornings. All the extra water can contribute ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Commercial Horticulture Digest, Conservation, Environment, Green Industry, Indian River, Irrigation, Martin County, Rain Sensor, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

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