Tag: vegetables

Summer Cover Crops for the Home Vegetable Garden

by Beth Marlowe
June 30, 2026

By early summer, many of us have pulled up our spent spring crops. No disrespect to okra or lima beans, but sometimes we just don't want to actively garden in the intense heat. So what can we do with our garden beds instead? We can grow ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cover Crops, Duval, Gardening, IFAS, Marlowe, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables

How to start a food forest in your central Florida yard

by Anne Yasalonis
June 15, 2026

The garden journey of a Master Gardener Volunteer is always fascinating. UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Master Gardener Volunteer, Jessica, shares how she started a food forest in her yard. To learn even more, take a listen as we chat with Jessica ... READ MORE

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Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Food Forest, Fruit, Gardening, Jschelb, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Vegetables, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Heat-Tolerant Edibles: Sweet Potato

by Julia Sirchia
June 11, 2026

Did you know you can grow sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) in your summer garden? Sweet potatoes originated from South America and are accustomed to the hot and humid conditions of Florida's summer season. Sweet potato is a root vegetable, ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Heat-Tolerant Edibles, Heat-Tolerant Edibles For The Summer Home Garden, Home Garden, Home Grown Produce, IPM, Summer Gardens, Sweet Potato, Vegetable, Vegetable Garden, Vegetables

DNA analyses uncover what is hiding under the cap plaguing the white button mushroom industry

by Lourdes Mederos
May 5, 2026

UF/IFAS researchers discovered that bacterial blotch in white button mushrooms is caused by a complex of multiple bacteria, not a single pathogen as previously believed. The disease significantly impacts mushroom growers by reducing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Bacteria, Bacterial Blotch, Beneficial Microbes, Department Of Plant Pathology, Eco-friendly, Essential Oils, Farming, Food Is Medicine, Growers, Health Benefits, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kitchen Staple, Microbial Communities, Mushrooms, News, Nutrient-dense Foods, Pathogen, Plant‑based, Romina Gazis, Sameerika Mudiyanselage, Samuel Martins, Specialty Crop, Sustainable Farming, U.S. Department Of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, USDA-NIFA, Vegetables

Think Green for Better Health

by Elizabeth Shephard
March 13, 2026

We often hear the phrase “eat the rainbow.” Today, let’s talk about one color that deserves a lot of attention: Green! Green vegetables are some of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat. Think leafy favorites like spinach, arugula, ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Food, Green Foods, Greens, Health, Minerals, Natural, Nutrition, Servings, Smoothies, Vegetables, Vitamins

Free webinar to address healthy lifestyles to reduce risk of colorectal cancer

by Brad Buck
February 24, 2026

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second most common cause of cancer death for men and women combined. In Florida, nearly 13,000 new cases and over 4,000 deaths are projected for 2026, according to the American ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food, Food Is Medicine, Healthy Lifestyles, Josh Payne, Melissa Vilaro, Protein, Suzanne Holloway, Vegetables, Webinar

With Valentine’s Day coming up, we naturally start thinking red, making it the perfect time to add more RED fruits and vegetables to our day.

by Elizabeth Shephard
February 10, 2026

Did you know red foods are packed with nutrients that help support your overall wellness? Many of the powerful antioxidants found in red foods can help: Support your immune system Improve cardiovascular health Support brain function ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Food, Frutis, Health, Nutrition, Red…, Valentine’s, Vegetables

Celebrate National Bingo Birthday Month—with a Healthy Twist!

by Elizabeth Shephard
December 22, 2025

Did you know the game of Bingo dates all the way back to the 1500s? Today, it’s still a favorite because it’s simple, social, and fun. You grab your card, listen for the numbers, and when you land five in a row, you get that moment everyone ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bingo, Exercise, Food, Food Safety, Fruits, Health, Nutrition, Vegetables

For 2026, do you resolve to lead a healthier lifestyle? Making it a habit is easier said than done

by Brad Buck
December 17, 2025

If you’re like many people, you will make a New Year’s resolution to eat better and exercise more. It might seem simple enough to start your diet and walking, but making those actions into habits can be a lot tougher. Research indicates ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Action, Contemplation, Diet, Exercise, Family, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Habit, Healthy Lifestyles, Heidi Radunovich, Laura Acosta, New Year, Outcome, Psychologist, Registered Dietitian, Resolutions, Self-reflection, SMART, Stages Of Change/Transtheoretical Model, Sweets, Vegetables, Youth, Youth And Community Sciences

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Family, Youth and Community Sciences (Sept.–Oct.)

by Amanda Quintos
October 31, 2025

Healthy Harvest: Florida’s Warm-Season Vegetables Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber. This publication is intended for individuals who are interested in knowing more about warm-season crops that are grown ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Framework, Health, Healthy Harvest, Vegetables, Well-being

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