Tag: Valentine’s Day

UF/IFAS plant breeders can play ‘Cupid’ for Valentine’s Day

by Brad Buck
February 7, 2023

Roses are red, violets are blue, but plants may be just right for you to give your Valentine this year. They can be as pretty as roses, and University of Florida scientists breed oodles of ornamentals. For example, David Clark, a UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Alfred Huo, Aroma, Caladium, Coleus, David Clark, Gerbera Daisy, Gift, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Plant Breeding, Snapdragons, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Plants, Zhanao Deng

For Valentine’s Day, Invest in Being Better Together

by Andra Johnson
February 6, 2023

Valentine’s Day is near and love is the air. For many, February 14th is the one day we set aside to celebrate love and the relationships in our lives. A lot of us celebrate that love through our wallets. U.S. consumers are predicted to ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family
Tags: SMART Couples, Valentine's Day

Bleeding Hearts in the Garden

by Erin Harlow
February 14, 2022

Valentine’s Day may have you thinking all hearts and what better place to see hearts than in your garden? Dicentra spectabilis, or more commonly known as Bleeding Heart is a plant that is not seen too often in the North Florida area. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bleeding Hearts, Dicentra, Heart-shaped Flowers, Shade Plants, Valentine's Day

This Valentine’s Day, master the art of effective communication together

by Samantha Murray
February 4, 2022

Want to make sure you get Valentine’s Day right this year? You may want to skip the chocolate and flowers, according to a University of Florida relationship expert. “There is a lot of pressure around Valentine’s Day to make a big romantic ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family
Tags: News, SMART Couples, Valentine's Day

In the heart of Florida’s strawberry season, an expert explains why they’re so wonderful

by Brad Buck
February 2, 2022

When you think of February, you might dream of a Happy Valentine’s Day, roses and romance. If you live in central Florida, you might also want to buy the very best strawberries. Many local fields are rife with the red fruit. Wael Elwakil, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Breeding, Economic Impact, Featured, Fruit And Vegetable Production, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Harvest, Hillsborough County, Special Topics, Strawberries, Strawberry Season, Taste, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, Valentine's Day, Wael Elwakil

Thoughts of the Heart

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
February 1, 2022

With Valentine’s Day approaching, photos of red hearts, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, colored candy hearts, and all types of chocolate come to mind during the month of February. Valentine’s Day just presents us all with another choice ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: A Healthy Diet, Avoid Being Sedentary, Be Wise About Your Portion Size, Choose Healthy Fats, Choose Red, Choose Red Fruits And Vegetables, Consume Fresh Fruit, Consume Fresh Fruits And Vegetables, Dark Chocolate, Engage In Portion Control, Exercise, February, Fill Your Heart With Positivity, Follow MyPlate Guidelines, Follow The Advice Of Your Health Care Provider, Gifts Of The Heart, Heart Health, Limit Added Sugars, Physical Activity, Practice Moderation, Reach Out To Others That May Be Isolated, Red Hearts, Schedule Annual Appointments With Your Health Care Provider, Stay Hydrated, Strawberries, Strive For A Healthy Weight, Thoughts Of The Heart, US Dietary Guidelines For Americans, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Gifts

Staying Connected during COVID-19: Valentine Edition

by Chris Demers
February 12, 2021

As college students, staying connected with family, friends or partners can be challenging during a “normal” year while attempting to juggle school, work, student organization meetings and other commitments. Enter COVID-19, compounding the ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Relationships, Students, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Chocolate, A Gift of Love or a Gift of Health?

by Tia Silvasy
February 6, 2021

Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love and one of the most popular holidays to give and receive chocolate. Chocolate is the most sought out candy for this holiday. According to “Fortunly.com/statics/valentines-day-spending,” American’s ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Health, Nutrition, Valentine's Day

Alternatives to the Normal Valentine’s Day Bouquet

by Anne Yasalonis
February 11, 2020

Are you looking for a unique gift for someone this Valentine's Day? If you traditionally grab a bouquet of roses, or a potted plant from the local store, think outside the box this year and try one of these fun (and holiday colored!) plants. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

CALS organization hosts annual rose sale during Valentine’s Day for service trip

by Dana Edwards
February 4, 2019

By Teresa Suits, agricultural education and communication master’s student (BS ’17) Every year members of Alpha Zeta, a co-ed honors fraternity in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Science (CALS), students sell roses on February ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Rose Sale, UF Alpha Zeta, Valentine's Day

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