Please see caption below story. CLEARWATER, Fla. --- Most people who look at Scott and Lisa Freeman’s yard probably assume it takes a lot of water to keep it so green and lush. They couldn’t be more wrong — this sub-tropical oasis requires ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeIt’s hard to believe that summer is almost here and the kids are out of school! Often times, when kids (and parents too) get away from their normal routine, poor eating and snacking habits creep in. It’s important for kids (and parents) ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTax season is a very difficult time of year for many people. It is a time when good record keeping is vital. The preparation fee is expensive for many families. Some use computer software to avoid fees. However, in doing so they may overlook ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeWarm weather ushers in the grilling season and those wonderful get togethers with family and friends. Grilling season also comes with the potential for foodborne illnesses. Prevention and preparation are key to keeping you and your love ones ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety
The silver critters that you find in boxes are called silverfish (Figure 1). They are a primitive type of insect that lack wings and are ametabolous (meaning they do not go through metamorphosis). Silverfish prefer places that have little airflow, ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
If you have ever seen what looks like clumps of dirt ascending your walls, you are actually seeing an insect. The “dirt” is actually a case that surrounds a household casebearer caterpillar (Figure 1), which is the larval stage of a Tineid ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeIt was standing room only at the Blueberry Jelly Class. The class was taught how to use the hot water bath method in canning. Everyone received a tablet full of information on canning, food safety and other related topics. It was fun as well ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTax season can be a very difficult time of year for many people. It is a time when good record keeping is very vital. Also the high preparation fee to be too much for some families to handle. Some use computer software to avoid the fees. In ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeDPM (Doctor of Plant Medicine) External Advisory Committee meeting was held on May 20th, 2016. The students, faculty, and DPM Director, Dr. Amanda Hodges would like congratulate Mary Hartney, President and Executive Director of Florida Fertilizer ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life