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Front view on an energy efficient home construction.

Build for Florida’s Climate: Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida


February 16, 2026

Build Smarter for Florida’s Climate Anyone who’s lived through a Florida summer knows that energy bills can climb fast. That’s why Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 11th Edition, now available through ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Builders And Contractors, Building Performance, Construction Best Practices, Contractor Exam Preparation, Energy Efficient Construction, Energy-efficient Homes, Florida Building Code, Florida Climate Design, Florida Energy Codes, Florida’s Climate, Green Building Florida, HVAC And Insulation, Lesly Jerome, Nicholas Taylor, Program For Resource Efficient Communities, Rolando Negron, Sustainable Building Practices, UF Center For Land Use Efficiency, UF/IFAS Bookstore, University Of Florida Publications
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UF/IFAS Bookstore Turns 50—and Turns the Page to a Fully Online Future


June 30, 2025

For five decades, the UF/IFAS Bookstore has connected Floridians with trusted, research-based resources—from DVDs and field guides to outreach tools and Extension publications. Now, as we mark our 50th anniversary, we’re not just looking ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bookstore Transition, Bookstore Update, Extension Resources, Faculty Publications, Florida Extension, Online Bookstore, Rolando Negron, Science-based Materials, UF IFAS Books, UF/IFAS Authors, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Publications
Bob Hochmuth and Wanda Laughlin handling a row of hydroponic lettuce at the NFREC. Photo taken on 03-14-17.

DIY Hydroponic Gardens: A Comprehensive Guide


September 5, 2024

No soil? No sunlight? Little space? No problem! With hydroponics, you can grow plants anywhere, even in areas with limited water. In DIY Hydroponic Gardens, Tyler Baras, also known as Farmer Tyler, has the perfect solution. In its pages, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farmer Tyler, Growing Plants Without Soil, Hydroponic Gardening, Hydroponic Systems, Hydroponics Gardening Guide, Robert (Bob) Hochmuth, Rolando Negron, Tyler Baras, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department

How to Build a Treefrog House


September 4, 2024

Ever want to build a treefrog house in your yard? Dr. Steve Johnson, UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, says you can build one for your yard in 3 easy steps. Here's how: https://youtu.be/N_4gI46hpF0?si=3UwRGaLnrTN16Vci The treefrog ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Video, Work & Life
Tags: Frogs, TreeFrog House, Treefrogs, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wildlife Ecology
Background of pumpkins and squash.

Experience the Joy of Cooking with Squash: 50 Tried and True Recipes 


June 18, 2024

Squashes are a delightful addition to any garden, bringing vibrant colors and flavors to your culinary creations. From the crisp, fresh tastes of summer squashes like zucchini and yellow squash to the hearty, rich tones of winter squashes such ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Easy Squash Recipes, Family Recipes, Healthy Squash Meals, Home Gardening, Julia Rutland Cookbook, Rolando Negron, Seasonal Cooking, Squash Preservation Tips, Squash Recipes, Summer And Winter Squash, UF/IFAS Bookstore, Versatile Squash Dishes

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