The holiday season in Florida is a time for celebration, often bringing unique energy challenges related to lighting displays and occasional heating needs. By implementing smart strategies for decorating, cooking, and climate control, you can ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and plenty of festive fun. But it can also bring stress, impulse spending, and a financial hangover once January rolls around. The good news? With a little planning and intention, you can enjoy the ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
If you find yourself saying, “Oh deer!” (pun intended) while trying to plan a holiday meal that’s crowd-pleasing, delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly, you’re not alone. At UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
You’ve bought the turkey. You’ve prepped the brine. You’ve maybe even baked and frozen the pies. You’re ready for Thanksgiving dinner. But have you thought about being prepared for leftovers? Leftover safety for a larger-than-life ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
SEASONAL SUSTAINABILITY Promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability are cornerstones of 4-H locally, nationally, and in the pledge - “My health to better living”. For 2025, 4-H explored learning the importance and responsibility ... READ MORE
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The holiday season is often filled with joy, family gatherings, and good food. However, it can also bring financial stress—especially with grocery prices at their highest in recent years. This year, two major grocery retailers, Walmart and ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
In part one, we explored garlic’s history and its remarkable ability to help protect against germs, health problems, insects, and even unwanted company. Now, in this post, we’ll take a deeper look into vampire lore, the creatures and conditions ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeYou’ve probably heard the old myth that garlic repels vampires, but is there any truth behind this? There’s no scientific evidence to support the existence of vampires or their aversion to garlic. However, the myth likely has roots in garlic’s ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
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,
With the December holidays here, many people may gift or receive "festive" holiday plants. In Florida, these plants can grow well beyond the holiday months! Learn about 5 commonly gifted plants and how to grow them year-round here in the Sunshine ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture