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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

Thriving Beyond the Season: A Guide to Growing 5 Common Holiday Plants

by Clarissa Chairez
December 4, 2024

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
Tags: (MGV), Central Florida Gardening, Decorate With Plants, FFL, Florida, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gift, Holiday, Holiday Plants, Horticulture, House Plants, Landscape, Master Gardener Volunteers, OC MGV, Ocextension, Orange County MGV, Poinsettia, Poinsettias, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Celebrate National Cookie Day: A Sweet Holiday Tradition

by Elizabeth Shephard
December 1, 2024

National Cookie Day, celebrated every year on December 4th, invites everyone to indulge in one of the world’s most beloved treats. But cookies are more than just delicious snacks—they carry a rich history and have become a key part of holiday ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cookie, Cookies, Healthier Options, Holiday, National Cookie Day, Sweets

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

Thanksgiving Survival Guide

by Suzanne Holloway
November 21, 2024

Thanksgiving, like other holidays, promises gratitude and togetherness, but it can also bring stress, awkward moments, and even indigestion. As family members gather – from near and far – to share a meal, navigating conflicting personalities, ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family
Tags: Holiday, Holiday Stress, Mental Wellness, Stress, Thanksgiving

Herbs for the Holidays: A Cost-Effective Crop

by Beth Marlowe
November 13, 2024

Hold on to your garden hats--the holidays are right around the corner! And with them come lots of traditional culinary treats that rely heavily on herbs and spices to make them special. There's still time to grow some of those flavorful plants ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Duval, Fall Gardening, Food, Gardening, Herbs, Holiday, Saving Money

Sustainable Fourth of July

by Kate Albertus
June 27, 2024

Celebrate America with a Sustainable Fourth of July Cookouts, fireworks, and red solo cups are often the first things you think of when the Fourth of July comes around. America’s birthday is a much-anticipated holiday that can be very ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Work & Life
Tags: America, Climate Change, Compost, Fourth Of July, Holiday, Pgm_Sustain, Recycle, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

‘False shamrock’ more likely to herald headaches than luck

by Megan Winslow
March 13, 2024

Florida residents seeking a dose of luck this St. Patrick’s Day likely won’t find it among the weeds in their backyards. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS
Tags: Chris Marble, Herbicides, Holiday, Landscape, Lawn, Luck, Matthew Lollar, Megan Winslow, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Oxalis, Oxalis Stricta, Santa Rosa County, St Patrick's Day, St. Patty's Day, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Weed

Staying Well through the Holidays: Everyday

by Halie Corbitt
December 18, 2023

Staying Well into the New Year Just because the holiday season will be coming to an end that doesn't mean you journey to Stay well should! Remember the tips you have learned and practiced well into the New Year and beyond. Staying Well ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Tags: Active, Eating, Goals, Health, Healthy, Holiday, Mental Health, New Year, New You, Stress

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

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