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Bikes Can Build Relationships

by ambernorris
June 27, 2024

Grab your helmet and let’s go for a bike ride. Summertime is an opportunity to get out and get a little exercise. Riding bikes is a fantastic way to spend time and build relationships with family and friends. Biking can activate ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Appropriate, 4-H Club, 4-H Project, Ambernorris, Anorris, Citizenship, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Youth

How to select a Cover Crop?

by Wael Elwakil
June 26, 2024

Cover crops are planted during the off-season after the main commodity for various benefits. So..., what are the characteristics of a good cover crop? Requires only a short period to grow so that it doesn’t interfere with the main ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research

Credit Reports & Scores: The Free Access Evolution

by Lisa Leslie
June 17, 2024

The federal law, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) of 2003 requires the 3 national credit reporting agencies – Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian – to annually provide 1 free credit report from each agency to consumers who ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Credit, Credit Report, Credit Score

Key Changes for HOAs Under House Bill 1203

by Michael J. Masucci
June 14, 2024

House Bill 1203, signed into law on May 31, 2024 and effective July 1, 2024, introduces significant changes for homeowners' associations (HOAs) in Florida. Here are the key updates that residents and association members need to be aware ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension

Panama Berry Tree: Muntingia calabura

by Tia Silvasy
June 11, 2024

The panama berry tree (Muntingia calabura) goes by many names such as strawberry tree, jam fruit tree, and cotton candy berry. The Panama berry is a tropical fruit tree with a strawberry looking flower and sweet edible fruits that taste like ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Edible Landscape, Fruit, Mutingia, Panama Berry Tree, Shrub, Strawberry Tree, Tree, Tropical, Tsilvasy

Edible Landscaping in Central Florida

by Tia Silvasy
June 6, 2024

View the recording of the Edible Landscaping for Central Florida webinar on YouTube. The concept of edible landscaping primarily applies to growing vegetables, herbs and fruit trees in a way where it fits in with your home landscape. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Compost, Edible Landscaping, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Food, Fruit, Herbs, Irrigation, Soil, Tsilvasy, Vegetable

Building Blocks of Financial Stability

by Lisa Leslie
June 5, 2024

Let's talk about the essential elements you need to build a rock-solid financial future. Think of it like building your dream house – you need to start with a solid foundation. Below are four key building blocks to consider. Make More than ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Financial Management, Financial Stability, Money Management, Saving Money

Tropical Milkweed and OE

by Tia Silvasy
June 1, 2024

Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is commonly found in garden centers and is easy to grow. However, recent research has suggested that gardeners should avoid tropical milkweed and plant native species instead. Unlike native milkweeds ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly Garden, Florida, Florida Native Plants, Milkweed, Monarch, Native Plants, OE, Pollinators

Scouting Spring Pastures for Toxic Weeds

by Allie Williams
May 29, 2024

Pastures are starting to green up and warm season weeds are growing. This is a good time of year to scout for toxic weeds. It is much easier and less costly to manage weeds when they are young. Waiting for the plants to become established and ... READ MORE

Category: , Livestock
Tags: Pasture, Sfbf, Weed Management

Polymeric Sand and FFL Principle #8: Reduce Stormwater Runoff.

by Michael J. Masucci
May 29, 2024

Landscaping choices play a vital role in environmental sustainability. Each decision, from plant selection to paving materials, influences the health of our outdoor spaces. Polymeric sand is a common choice for filling paver joints, but does ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

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