Welcome to the penultimate conclusion of the Anvil vs. Bypass Pruner saga. If you have not been fully engrossed over the past year, take a moment to revisit our previous blogs (The Saga Continues, Part Two, Part One) describing our methods ... READ MORE
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More Than a Tree Count: Understanding the Value of Urban Forests When people hear the phrase tree value, they often think of dollars. They picture property values, timber prices, or perhaps the cost of removing a large tree after a storm. But ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
How to using compost in a home landscape?Compost can be applied to various garden and landscape areas, including vegetable gardens, landscape beds, turfgrass, especially before installing sod, flower beds, grow boxes, container gardens, and ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Every thriving community has a heartbeat—driven by people who show up, step out of their comfort zones, and quietly work behind the scenes to make the world around them a better place. In 4-H, we talk a lot about the four H’s: Head, Heart, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
It’s hurricane season, and before a storm is on the radar, it’s a good time to review your homeowner’s insurance policy and understand what it covers. Many homeowners impacted by Helene and Milton had damage claims denied. According ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & Life
All are 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST. Cost = Free July 8, Trump Accounts 101: The Who, The What, and The How We will discuss Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged retirement savings account for children. We'll talk about how they're structured, ... READ MORE
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When people think of scientific research, they often picture Bunsen burners, beakers, and scientists in white lab coats hunched over microscopes. But some of the most valuable data comes from community members observing the world around ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, Research, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
If your credit card balances aren’t going down— or you’ve fallen behind —you’re not alone. Many households are balancing debt alongside increasing living costs. The steps below can help you evaluate your situation and identify realistic ... READ MORE
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Deciding when to start Social Security retirement benefits -whether as early at age 62 or delay up until age 70 - is an important financial decision. The answer depends on your personal circumstances and some guess work about longevity. This ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Nature doesn’t waste nutrients, and your garden doesn’t have to either! What is ‘chop and drop’ gardening? Chop and drop gardening involves ‘chopping’ plant material, and then ‘dropping’ it in place, where it decomposes naturally ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension