Keeping Bottle Calves
There are several situations where you may find yourself with a bottle calf. At the earliest stages, you may have witnessed the birth. If the mother survived, let nature take its course. But if you happen to see… Read More
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Annual 4-H Poinsettia Fundraising Event
4-H Poinsettias make Festive Holiday Décor and Great Gifts Poinsettias are a perfect way to instantly decorate for the holidays and they make excellent gifts for everyone on your list. The Orange County 4-H Program is pre-selling foil-covered red, white… Read More
Reduce Environmental Impacts with Sustainable Landscaping
You may be familiar with Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL), but have you heard the term Sustainable Landscaping? Sustainable Landscaping is a new class being offered in the FFL program at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Sustainability is defined by the Oxford… Read More
The New Nutrition Facts Label
Eating healthy starts with buying healthy foods. When buying your groceries, you can use the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods to help find the best food choice. As you may have noticed, the Nutrition Facts label looks… Read More
Orange County Adopt-A-Tree Program
Trees are so cool! Not only do they provide shade and oxygen but many other benefits as well. From reducing energy use and improving water management to providing wildlife habitats and improved well-being for humans, trees are an… Read More
4-H Youth Learn Life Skills Through Competitive Projects
Currently in Orange County 4-H, our youth participate in a variety of competitive events, such as horse hippology, judging and quiz bowl, livestock and meats judging, horticulture ID, archery and this coming year, sport fishing will be added for those kids that like the… Read More
Prevent Falls In Your Home
Is your home a safe haven or a trap for accidents? An unsecured carpet or cluttered areas in your home can put your loved ones at risk of falling. In addition to physical strain, a fall can also contribute to financial… Read More
Flowers for Fall Color in the Landscape
As the weather begins to cool off, homeowners can enjoy new choices of flowers to add color to their yard. Flowers recommended for the fall are known as cool season annuals. They do not like the summer heat, rains and… Read More
Seasonal Shopping
The close of summer is near, but before it ends, we still get to enjoy some of our favorite summer fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes and sweet corn. And then September brings a new season filled… Read More
Conserve Water with High-Efficiency Rotary Irrigation Nozzles
The landscape irrigation system is one of the largest water-using appliances. This may account for up to 50% of a home’s water use. The efficiency of the home irrigation system is often overlooked. Consequentially, is has potential to… Read More