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The Value of Community Gardens: Health Impact

by Julia SirchiaAvatar photo
May 9, 2024

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about community gardens? You may be picturing a patch of land dedicated to growing fruits and veggies collaboratively, or a collection of individual plots. And you would be correct. But ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Fresh Fruit And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthier, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Healthy Snacks, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables

The Value of Community Gardens: Social Impact

by Julia SirchiaAvatar photo
May 2, 2024

Community Gardens and Urban Areas These days, and especially with the influx of people coming to Florida, intentional green spaces are growing scarcer. Community gardens play a vital role in revitalizing neglected areas and providing green ... READ MORE

Category: Crops
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Budget, Central Florida, Community, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Fresh Fruit And Vegetables, Fruit, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Nutrition, Produce, Social, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables

The Value of Community Gardens: Social Impact

by Julia SirchiaAvatar photo
April 25, 2024

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about community gardening? You may be picturing a patch of land dedicated to growing fruits and veggies collaboratively, or a collection of individual plots. And you would be correct. ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Budget, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Food, Fruit, Garden, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Landscape, Nutrition, Produce, Social, Soil, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Thyme

by Julia SirchiaAvatar photo
April 23, 2024

Are you a fan of fresh aromatic herbs in your dishes? If so, growing herbs right at home may become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll delve into how to grow thyme right at home.  Commonly Grown Varieties Thyme is a versatile ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, PH, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Seasonal, Smart Irrigation, Soil, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables, Water Wise

The Value of Community Gardens: Cultural Impact

by Julia SirchiaAvatar photo
April 18, 2024

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about community gardening? You may be picturing a patch of land dedicated to growing fruits and veggies collaboratively, or a collection of individual plots.  And you would be correct. ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Dade City, Food, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Nutrition, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables, Water Wise

Gardening Successfully in Florida’s Summer Heat

by Julia SirchiaAvatar photo
April 11, 2024

Welcome to the Sunshine State! If you've recently made Florida your home or if you're diving into gardening in this unique climate for the first time, you're in for an adventure. Florida's summers are famous for their intense heat, humidity, ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Calories, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Fertilizer, Fertilizers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Fresh Fruit And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Saving Water, Seasonal, Smart Irrigation, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil Test, Summer, Turf, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables, Water

Starting at the Bottom: Soil and Garden Health

by Julia SirchiaAvatar photo
April 4, 2024

Why is soil important? Let’s take a moment to break down the base of our gardens – soil! What goes on under the surface is very important to the health and happiness of your plants. Soil – Its alive! Now when we say soil, we don’t ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Compost; Manure; Vermicomposting, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Herbs, Horticulture, Inorganic Matter, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, Organic Matter, Potting Soil, Produce, Right Place, Right Plant, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil Test, Topsoil, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables, Water Conservation, Water Wise

New Year, Resolutions, and New Habits: Setting Realistic Goals in 2024

by Elizabeth ShephardAvatar photo
January 11, 2024

Happy 2024! As we usher in a new year, many of us are pulling out our resolution lists and thinking about eating in a healthier way. However, with so much information out there about nutrition, it can be overwhelming. But fear not, for we ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Food, Goals, Health, New Year, Resolutions

Why You Already Quit Your New Year’s Resolution, and How to Reset

by Ashley Johnston
February 16, 2022

Here we are, already more than halfway through February of the new year; can you believe it? Still, January (the quintessential month of the ever-so- talked-about resolutions) isn't very far behind us. While January represents a time of change ... READ MORE

Category: , Events, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #904Health #financial, #JaxLivingWell, #LivingWellJax, Betting On Weight Loss, Goals, Let's Walk Florida, Resetting, Resolutions, SMART Goals, Wellness

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