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WMGV Ask MH Part 2 Aug 2020

Building a Dry Garden Bed

by Pat Williams
September 2, 2020

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Michele Hackmeyer   In a previous blog, I described plants to consider using in a dry garden bed. Now I will describe what it takes to create the bed. Doing something like this is definitely a winter ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Florida, Florida Panhandle, Garden, Gardening In The Panhandle, General Information, Growing, Horticulture, Landscape, Living Well In The Panhandle, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners, Panhandle, Panhandle Agriculture, Panhandle Gardening, Panhandle Outdoors, Panhandle-livingwell, Plants, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Freezing: Nature’s Pause Button – March is National Frozen Food Month

by Melanie Taylor
February 26, 2018

Based on information provided by the American Frozen Food Institute, on average, 40% of all food in the United States goes uneaten and wasted, which is an annual loss of $165 million. Fresh fruit and vegetable waste makes up nearly one-third ... READ MORE

Category: WORK & LIFE
Tags: Budgeting, Family Meals, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Frozen Foods, Fruit, Health And Wellness, Healthy Eating, January-March 2018, National Frozen Food Month, Nutrition, Panhandle-livingwell, Vegetables

Ghoulishly Good Practices for Halloween

by Melanie Taylor
October 16, 2017

From candy to pumpkins to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time for kids and adults alike. However, it can pose dangers. To help make this year's trick-or-treat a safe and fun time, follow these simple safety tips compiled by the American ... READ MORE

Category: WORK & LIFE
Tags: Child Development, Children, Family, Family Communication, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Safety, Halloween Safety, Health And Safety, Health And Wellness, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, October-December 2017, Panhandle-livingwell, Parenting, Poison Prevention, Snacks

Keep an Eye on Your Eye Health – August is National Eye Exam Month

by Melanie Taylor
August 5, 2017

Most of us are willing to go to the doctor or the dentist, which are both part of taking care of our health. However, do you go to the eye doctor? If not, you definitely should add it to your healthy lifestyle regime. Eye exams at every age ... READ MORE

Category: WORK & LIFE
Tags: Children, Eye Disease, Eye Exams, Eye Health, Family, Family Nutrition And Health, Great Vision, Health And Safety, July-September 2017, National Eye Exam Month, Nutrition, Panhandle-livingwell, Parenting

Remember the 3 R’s! – Earth Day April 22, 2017

by Melanie Taylor
April 3, 2017

Do you remember the 3 R’s? If you are over the age of forty you are probably thinking of a classroom, a teacher, and learning about Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic. These are the basic standards for learning, of course. However, it ... READ MORE

Category: WORK & LIFE
Tags: Earth Day 2017, Energy Efficiency, Environment, Go Green, Panhandle-livingwell, Reduce Reuse Recycle, Save The Environment, Sustainable Living

Surviving the Holiday Stress without Breaking the Bank

by Melanie Taylor
December 5, 2016

As the holiday season quickly approaches many people become overwhelmed with all of the activities, decorating, and shopping that needs to be completed. Here are a few tips to save energy, time and your nerves. Let’s begin with 5 Steps to ... READ MORE

Category: WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family Communication, Family Relationships, Financial Management, Health And Safety, Holidays, Money Management, October-December 2016, Panhandle-livingwell

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