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An Italian stew cooking in a pot on a hot plate. Photo taken 02-26-25.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Family, Youth and Community Sciences (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Amanda Quintos
May 15, 2026

A Taste of Culture: Overview of the Systematic Refinement of a Culinary- and Spice-based Extension Program Isabella Alobele, Lori Johnson, Hillary MacMichael, Amy Mullins, Ava Theng, Madison Gindea, Ryan Perez, Tatiana Tchuisse, Yvette Vork, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Curriculum, Heat, Heat Stress, Herbs, Safety, Spices, Taste Of Culture

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Thyme

by Julia
May 15, 2026

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: Horticulture
Tags: Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Herb, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Right Place, Right Plant, Seasonal, Spice-up-your-life, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Basil

by Julia
May 15, 2026

Are you a fan of fresh aromatic herbs in your dishes? If so, growing herbs right at home might just become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll explore how to grow basil from the comfort of your own home, including some commonly grown ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Basil, Budget, Central Florida, Community Garden, Eating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Health, Healthy, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Nutrition, Produce, Smart Irrigation, Soil, Soil Test, Spice-up-your-life, Spiceupyourlife, Sunlight, Vegetable Garden

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Parsley

by Julia
May 15, 2026

Are you a fan of fresh aromatic herbs in your dishes? If so, growing herbs right at home might just become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll explore how to grow parsley from the comfort of your own home, including some commonly grown ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Food, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Health, Healthy, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Nutrition, Produce, Right Place, Right Plant, Spice-up-your-life, Vegetables, Water Wise

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Oregano

by Julia
May 15, 2026

Are you a fan of fresh aromatic herbs in your dishes? If so, growing herbs right at home might just become your new favorite hobby. In this blog we break down how to cultivate Oregano, which is native to the Mediterranean. In this guide we explore ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Spice-up-your-life

Starting at the Bottom: Soil and Garden Health

by Julia
May 15, 2026

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 – It's alive! Now when we say soil, we don’t ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, 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

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Dill

by Julia
May 15, 2026

Are you a fan of adding fresh, aromatic herbs to your dishes? If so, growing herbs like dill right at home could become your new favorite pastime. In this guide, we'll explore how to cultivate dill in Central Florida, including varieties that ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Container Gardening, Dill, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Resilient Landscaping, Spice-up-your-life

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Lavender

by Julia
May 15, 2026

Do you enjoy cooking with fresh herbs or admiring them in your garden? If so, growing lavender at home could become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll delve into how to grow lavender in Central Florida, featuring varieties that thrive ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Herb, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Right Place, Right Plant, Soil, Spice-up-your-life, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

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