By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Carrots are a familiar favorite in the kitchen, and they offer powerful health benefits beyond their ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Intro Recently on IFAS blogs, I posted about leafy greens which fit well in fall gardening; this entry is a continuation of that idea, touching on other cool weather vegetables. The start of the fall semester marks a dramatic cold turn in the ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Intro UF’s fall semester starts roughly one month ahead of autumn. In most of the US, this is when you might see leaves start to change colors, harvests come in, and most everything green goes dormant for winter. In Florida the cool season ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS
In recent years, carrots have taken root in the Suwannee Valley as a promising winter crop, with acreage steadily rising as the nation’s growers look for alternatives to traditional production regions, like California. With roughly 5,500 acres ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Carrots are among the most used and most versatile vegetables out there. They are featured in all different cuisines, from Asian to Middle Eastern, from African to European, and of course, American! Carrots can be raw or roasted, air fried or ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
The weather has finally cooled enough to start the fall vegetable garden. Here are our UF/IFAS recommendations of what to plant when. Getting Ready Starting in September, start preparing your vegetable garden by removing weeds and amending ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Carrot is a relatively new and emerging crop in North Florida with about 5,000 acres grown annually in the region. The acreage increase over the past 10 years in North Florida and South Georgia is largely due to the influence of water related ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
I couldn't let May slip away without sharing a video I made showcasing how I make my fresh and healthy summer salad mix. There is no cooking involved - only chopping some vegetables. This recipe calls for only six ingredients. In honor of ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Soup is a favorite food of many people and can be enjoyed any time of the year. There are many options, and it can be a healthy and nutritious part of any meal. Crackers, bread sticks, croutons, and/or fresh crusty bread can be a nice compliment ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life