Fall is one of the best times to grow vegetables in Florida, and a little preparation now can lead to a more productive garden later. Before planting, start by clearing away old crops and any loose mulch left from the previous season. Next, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionWhen to Plant Warm-Season Vegetables in Central Florida The ideal planting date for warm-season vegetable crops in Central Florida is September 15. Gardeners in North Florida can generally plant about two weeks earlier, while South Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
What is Passive Investing? Passive investing is a strategy that seeks to match the performance of the market rather than beat it. In this context, the market refers to publicly traded securities (stocks, bonds, and other investments). A ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
What makes a place matter to us? Is it the landscape itself, the people we share it with, or the stories we carry from one generation to the next? In this episode of Roots in the Sunshine, I sat down with UF/IFAS Urban Forestry Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, Research, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
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