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On left, oyster mushrooms growing on a plastic bag; on right rolled and on a scale.

A Shortcut to the Mushrooms

by Paul Roberts
February 13, 2022

Are you looking for a fun DIY project to start as the winter winds down? Do you like cooking or eating mushrooms? Then have I got an Ask IFAS article for you! Oyster Mushrooms In “D.I.Y. Funguide: Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms at Home,” ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Arthur C. Grupe II, Chih-Ming Hsu, DIY, Gregory Bonito, Hui-Ling Liao, James M. Stephens, Khalid Hameed, Matthew E. Smit, Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms, Pecan Truffles, Timothy Brenneman, Van T. Cotter

Water Wednesday Recap: Rainwater Harvesting

by Yilin
September 23, 2021

Although rainwater harvesting has been practiced for thousands of years, recent concerns over water supplies and the environment have prompted a renewed interest in this method of water sourcing. A rainwater harvesting system is the collection ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #WaterWednesday, Alternative Water Supply, DIY, Don Rainey, Rain Barrel, Rainwater, Rainwater Harvesting, Runoff, Tina McIntyre, Water, Water Conservation, Water RSA, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Weed Science Update: Homeowner Herbicide Considerations, Applications and Selections

by Caroline Warwick
February 11, 2021

With spring weather approaching, many Florida homeowners now find themselves preparing their landscapes and gardens for spring planting. One effective strategy for weed management is the effective application of chemical controls, or herbicides. Our ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Chris Marble, DIY, Edis, Extension, Herbicides, Homeowner, Homeowner Application, Landscape Weeds, Lawn, Marble, Pest Control, Research, Update, Weed Science, Weeds
Drip tubing punctured with holes for microirrigation

Maximize your water use with micro-irrigation!

by Samantha Murray
January 20, 2021

This past December, our office hosted a webinar on micro-irrigation. We covered the main types of micro-irrigation, what makes it "micro" compared to a standard, in-ground irrigation system, and some basic installation tips for homeowners. Watch ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, DIY, Irrigation, Landscape, Lawn, Microirrigation, Pgm_Water, Water, Yard
Solar panels.

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
Solar panels.

Watch now: DIY Energy and Water Audit Kit demo video

by Sophia Moundous
June 10, 2020

Interested in learning how you can save energy, water, and money at home? Our Do-It-Yourself Audit Kit can help. Do-It-Yourself Energy and Water Audit Kit The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Energy and Water Audit Kit is available for checkout through ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Athome, Audit, Conservation, Conserve, Demo, DIY, Efficiency, Energy, Kit, Library, Money, Pgm_Sustain, Project, Save, Sustainability, Upgrade, Video, Water
Solar panels.

Do-It-Yourself Audit Kits are available through curbside pickup at Sarasota County Libraries

by Sophia Moundous
May 29, 2020

Are you interested in reducing your energy and water bills at home? Check out our Do-It-Yourself Audit Kits today to learn how you can improve your home’s efficiency and save money. DIY Energy and Water Audit Kits Sarasota County offers ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Activity, Audit, Conservation, Demo, DIY, Do-it-yourself, Energy, Home, Kit, Library, Money, Pgm_Sustain, Save, Sustainability, Water

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