Horticulture and Special Needs Horticulture is the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants. It includes simple, repetitive, and time consuming tasks such as seeding and transplanting. It also includes complex knowledge of plant ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
UF IFAS Extension Collier County and Collier County Parks and Recreation are pleased to join with area orchid enthusiasts to present Orchids in the Park. A local Orchid Show and Sale located at the North Collier Regional Park on Livingston ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
A couple of decades ago, a couple of researchers with the University of Nebraska and University of Alabama came up with the American Family Strengths Inventory. With this tool, they studied over 24,000 family members in the United States and ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Valentine's Day is coming up. Have you thought about how to make a meaningful, impactful impression on your loved one? Consider one of our free SMART Couples workshops. SMART Couples is an Extension initiative, launched in the fall of 2016, ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
It is never easy to getting kids out of bed in the morning. Some of the strategies listed in this article can help save both of you time and unhappy beginnings in the morning times. In an age of busy lifestyles and two career families, parents ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Staying Healthy At Summer Camp - 7 Keys to a Healthy Camp Counselor Experience. It’s getting hot outside and that means summer camps are heating up! Being a camp counselor is a fun summer job and it’s a great way to learn leadership skills. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & FamilyBeing healthier doesn't have to mean overhauling your entire lifestyle. Sometimes all it takes is a few simple changes. From eating more fruit and vegetables to taking daily walks, these quick-and-easy tweaks to your daily health regimen can ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Do you, or someone you know have a food allergy? Food allergies can be very serious or even deadly for those that are highly sensitive. While most food allergies in adults are caused by a small group of foods or food products, adverse reactions ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
January 26, 2018 was a great day for the UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office. County Extension Director/Urban Horticulture Agent, Dr. Whitney Elmore, opened the planting ceremony by thanking sponsors, Eden Santiago-Gomez (Community Garden Program ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionMiddle School students are often in control of what they put in their mouths, but many times they do not make or do not know how to make healthy choices. It is crucial to instill nutritional concepts in middle school children, because the way ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life