In the daily work of Extension, we often make recommendations to our community based on the best available research, but in lieu of a wealth of research on what can we rely? Often, our recommendations follow common practice or industry standards ... READ MORE
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Have you ever wondered how researchers truly understand the world around us? How do they identify species, map landscapes, and analyze environmental changes? Well, Hillsborough County 4-H is diving deep into the fascinating realm ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Join us for an informative webinar! "Understanding and Managing Federal Income Tax Liability" April 9, 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. EST Learn how to analyze your 2024 tax liability and manage future tax obligations. We will discuss: Tax rules ... READ MORE
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There are some common misconceptions about retirement age and tax filing requirements. People sometimes erroneously state that since they are at full retirement age and collecting Social Security, tax return filing is no longer required. The ... READ MORE
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In our last post, we questioned whether the widely repeated adage that anvil pruners cause more damage to plants than bypass pruners holds any merit. As we noted, data on this topic are scarce. However, one study surfaced in our Google Scholar ... READ MORE
Category: , HorticultureIf you frequent gardening blogs or browse the gardening section of your local bookstore, you’ve likely come across experts criticizing anvil pruners. One common complaint is that their design makes it difficult to cut close to the branch ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Succession planting is a gardening technique to maximize production with space and time. This can be used with the same crop to extend the harvest or the same or with different crops suchas planting green beans on two week intervals, or replacing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
There is still time to make 2024 contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The deadline is April 15, 2025, or your tax filing deadline. This is important because there is a limit on how much can ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeEggs are a staple ingredient in many recipes, providing structure, moisture, and binding properties. However, whether you're out of eggs, have an allergy, follow a plant-based diet, or are looking for alternatives due to the rising cost of eggs, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Part of the reality of running a community garden is finding a way to fund the garden. There are multiple ways to secure funds garden, so let’s take a look at some of the basic types of fundraising and some tips to help your garden grow financially! Types ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping