The Vegetable That Wanted to Take Over The World by Yvonne Florian, edited by Leslie Nicole Munroe Birds plant a lot of seeds. Most of these seeds grow into plants that are unwanted or which are invasive. You could think of invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Life Giving You Lemons? Who gave lemons such a bad rap? There may be no more refreshing drink in the summertime than an ice cold lemonade. Thanks to worldwide trade, lemons are available all year round. Florida lemons, though, may be ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
I will admit it. I am not really one to “celebrate” all these new week-labels we’ve added to our calendars. But I do like food and food statistics. When I heard about “Food Check-Out Week” I knew I had to learn more. Food ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Fruits & Vegetables, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic
Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects more than 37 million Americans. Diabetes is categorized into two main types: type 1 and type 2. More than 90-95% of people with diabetes have ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Thinking about all those Florida mangoes, what is your favorite way to enjoy fresh Florida mangoes? Fresh cut, mango salsa, chutney, mango jam, mango butter, smoothies? In my opinion, mangoes are best when fully ripe and fresh from the tree, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Did you know July 31st is National Avocado Day? In honor of this delicious fruit, let's learn what makes them special. While you're at it, make yourself some guacamole or avocado toast ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
I just love summer fruits. Fresh berries and cherries are the best. Summertime in America is when most of our berries are ripe and ready for picking. What can you do with so many berries? My favorite ways to preserve delicate summer fruit ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Management, Work & Life
June 6th is World Pest Day. And what better way to “celebrate” the pests which eat our crops than to expose their wicked ways. We should be aware that, around the world, we all fight some of the same insect pests. The following are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
National Honeybee Day 2022 Written by Hailey Peirce for Nickie Munroe August 20th, 2022, is National Honeybee Day. Today we are focusing on all things honey. We all know the delicious sweetness that honey brings to our taste buds. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic
We are increasingly aware of the plight of honeybees in our environment. Individual homeowners can aid honeybees and other pollinators by adjusting a few landscaping practices. Plant selection, insect pest management, and general mindfulness ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife, Work & Life