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Zoe’s Mission: A Journey Through the Eyes of Butterflies and Pollinators

by Rolando Negron
July 9, 2024

Step into the enchanting world of "Zoe's Mission," a delightful children's book that takes you on an adventurous journey with Zoe, a Zebra Longwing butterfly. Authored by the late Rebecca Jordi, former UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County Director, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Butterflies, Children's Books, Florida 4-H, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Gardening For Pollinators, Joanne Roach, Kathy Warner, Landscaping, Pollinators, Rebecca Jordi, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, Zebra Longwing Butterfly, Zoe's Mission

Experience the Joy of Cooking with Squash: 50 Tried and True Recipes

by Rolando Negron
June 18, 2024

Squashes are a delightful addition to any garden, bringing vibrant colors and flavors to your culinary creations. From the crisp, fresh tastes of summer squashes like zucchini and yellow squash to the hearty, rich tones of winter squashes such ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Easy Squash Recipes, Family Recipes, Healthy Squash Meals, Home Gardening, Julia Rutland Cookbook, Rolando Negron, Seasonal Cooking, Squash Preservation Tips, Squash Recipes, Summer And Winter Squash, UF IFAS Bookstore, Versatile Squash Dishes

Caterpillars of North America: Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and Moths

by Rolando Negron
May 28, 2024

Step into the world of caterpillars with Caterpillars of North America: Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and Moths, authored by acclaimed entomologist Dr. Jaret C. Daniels, UF Professor of Entomology and Director of the McGuire Center for ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly Gardens, Caterpillars, Caterpillars Of North America, Ecology, Educational, Entomology, Florida 4-H, Florida Museum Of Natural History, Identification, Jaret C. Daniels, McGuire Center For Lepidoptera And Biodiversity, Moths, Pollinators, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Bookstore

Fresh from the Sunshine State: Introducing ‘The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook’

by Rolando Negron
May 13, 2024

Imagine the sun-kissed fields of Florida, brimming with a kaleidoscope of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, awaiting transformation into culinary masterpieces. That's the scene food journalist Dalia Colón sets in The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Dalia Colón, Florida Vegetarian Cookbook, Local Ingredients, Plant-based Recipes, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Bookstore, Vegan-friendly, Vegetarian Food

Basics of Landscaping in Florida/Conceptos Básicos del Paisajismo en Florida

by Rolando Negron
April 25, 2024

We are pleased to announce our newest publication, Basics of Landscaping in Florida/Conceptos Básicos del Paisajismo en Florida, developed collaboratively by UF/IFAS Extension Professionals Hannah Wooten from Orange County, Morgan Pinkerton ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Eco-friendly Landscaping, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Hannah Wooten, Landscape Design Strategies, Landscape Management Tips, Landscaping Techniques, Leah Welch, Michele Wood, Morgan Pinkerton, Professional Landscaping Certification, Rolando Negron, Sustainable Landscaping Practices, Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Tina McIntyre, Water Conservation In Landscaping, Water-efficient Landscaping

Beyond the Fence: Discovering the Secrets of ‘The Garden Next Door’

by Rolando Negron
April 2, 2024

On a warm summer afternoon, three curious children find themselves drawn to the vibrant life buzzing in their neighbor's garden. Birds chirp, bees hum, and butterflies dance, creating a symphony of colors and sounds just beyond their fence. ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Children's Books, Collin Pine, Florida 4-H, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden Stories, Pollinators, Rolando Negron, Storytime, Tiffany Everett, UF IFAS Bookstore, Urban Gardens, Wildflowers

Eat the Weeds! A Wild and Delicious Experience

by Rolando Negron
March 18, 2024

Foraging enthusiasts, rejoice! We present the latest addition to our collection at the UF/IFAS Bookstore: 'Eat the Weeds', by the renowned foraging expert, 'Green Deane' Jordan. Wild-harvesting isn't just a pastime; it's a treasure ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Foraging, Green Deane Jordan, Rolando Negron, Survival Skills, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF IFAS Extension, Vegan, Weeds, Wild Foods, Wild Plants, Wild-harvesting

Exploring ‘One in a Thousand: Those Amazing Sea Turtles’

by Rolando Negron
February 1, 2024

Join us on an educational voyage through the enigmatic world of sea turtles with 'One in a Thousand: Those Amazing Sea Turtles. Authored in collaboration by our very own Dr. Maia McGuire and Dr. Ruth Francis-Floyd from UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #MarshMadness, Dawn Witherington, Florida Microplastic Awareness Project, Florida Sea Grant, Maia McGuire, NOAA Marine Debris Outreach And Education, Rolando Negron, Ruth Francis-Floyd, Sea Turtle Conservation, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Communications

Into the World of Betsy the Barred Rock Hen: An Endearing Florida 4-H Tale

by Rolando Negron
January 17, 2024

Hello, wonderful UF/IFAS community! Gather 'round and sit criss-cross applesauce because we've got an egg-citing story to share. Meet Betsy the Barred Rock Hen – a children's book that's all about clucks, cuddles, and a surprising trip ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Chris DeCubellis, Farm Life, Florida 4-H, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Communications

Your Passport to Mushroom Identification: The Mushroom Journal

by Rolando Negron
January 2, 2024

Enter a realm of exploration into the ever-wonderful world of fungi as the UF/IFAS Bookstore presents its most recent captivating publication, the Mushroom Journal. Mushroom Marvels Explore the enduring allure of mushrooms, those magical entities ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alyssa Vinson, Armando J. Ubeda, David Outerbridge, Dr. Matthew Smith, Florida 4-H, Journals, Mushrooms, Publications, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Communications

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