Tag: Christmas

Deck the Halls: Repurposing Yard-Waste for Holiday Decor

by Abbey Smith
November 13, 2025

With the holiday season fast approaching, many folks are reaching for store-bought decorations. But what if your yard could supply some of the festiveness this season? You can turn your landscape trimmings into creative DIY ideas, turning what ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Christmas, Evergreen, FFL, Florida Friendly Landscaping Principles, Holidays, Yard Waste

Mistletoe: A merry Christmas decoration or menace to trees?

by Larry Figart
November 13, 2025

For many people, mistletoe is a pest, while for others, it is a symbol of Christmas cheer. The origin of mistletoe as a Yuletide symbol came from the Norse and the Druids. Both had traditions that equated mistletoe with forgiveness and reconciliation. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Christmas, Duval, Figart, IFAS, Mistletoe, Parasite

Holiday Decor from the Garden: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

by Anne Yasalonis
December 20, 2024

Want to decorate from your yard this holiday season? Do you want to learn how to use plants in the landscape to naturally add holiday color and interest in your yard and around your home? In the landscape add seasonal color by selecting the ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Christmas, Decorating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Gardening, Holidays, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Holiday Decor from the Garden: Ideas and Inspiration

by Anne Yasalonis
December 9, 2024

It is the time of year when you pull out the holiday decorations, untangle twinkle lights, and decide if you want to purchase that giant Santa you saw at the store. But wait! Before you make that purchase, consider using natural items and plants ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Christmas, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Holiday, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Natural, Plants, Polkgardening, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Toss lukewarm leftovers, UF/IFAS food safety expert warns

by Megan Winslow
November 25, 2024

Thanksgiving football is tempting, but don’t let the leftovers linger too long this holiday season. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Food Safety
Tags: Ask IFAS, Bacterium, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Christmas, Clostridium Perfringens, Flu, Food, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Foodborne Illness, Gastroenteritis, Gastrointestinal, Holiday, Holiday Season, Keith Schneider, Leftovers, Megan Winslow, Thanksgiving

Celebrating Moments: Thoughtful and Heartfelt Gift Ideas for the Holidays

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December 13, 2023

With the holiday season upon us, I wanted to share a little something about choosing heartfelt gifts for friends and loved ones. For some of us, shopping for others can be a stressful and unpleasant task. You may worry about budget constraints, ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Christmas, Gift, Giving, Hanukkah, Holiday, Kwanzaa, Pgm_FCS

20 Tips to Avoid Needing Your “Stretchy Pants” Through the Holidays

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December 13, 2023

The holiday season is here and brings with it office parties, family functions, open houses and more. But, is it possible to enjoy ourselves at social functions while still following a healthy routine? And how do you enjoy the season ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Christmas, Diet, Hanukkah, Health, Holiday, Kwanzaa, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS

Staying Well through the Holidays: Stay Active

by Halie Corbitt
December 4, 2023

During the holidays most people feel like they are constantly on the run, but are you staying active enough to Stay Well? It is recommended that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Celebration, Christmas, Hanukkah, Holiday, Kwanzaa, Physical Activity, Stay Well, Thanksgiving, Wellness

Staying Well Through the Holidays: Enjoy the People

by Halie Corbitt
November 27, 2023

Stay Well while enjoying all the Holiday Celebrations! You made it through Thanksgiving, hopefully following the tips from "Plan Your Holiday Eating!" However, the holidays celebrations are just beginning. Most holiday functions are usually ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Tags: Celebration, Christmas, Food, Hanukkah, Health, Holiday, Kwanzaa, People, Well, Wellness

Staying Well through the Holidays: Plan Your Holiday Eating

by Halie Corbitt
November 20, 2023

Thanksgiving week as arrived and you are working hard to Stay Well this holiday season!! But now the panic is setting in because either you are going to someone else's house or you aren't preparing all the dishes. You will be surrounded by ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Christmas, Cooking, Drinks, Food, Gathering, Hanukkah, Health, Healthy Eating, Holiday, Kwanzaa, New Year, Thanksgiving

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