UF/IFAS
Extension Lafayette County

Home » UF/IFAS Extension Lafayette County » Category: Fruits & Vegetables

Category: Fruits & Vegetables

Family Gardening During Pandemic Rises

by Shawn JacksonAvatar photo
June 28, 2021

One of the unexpected results of the pandemic during the last year has been the increase of families in the yard and garden. As a matter of fact, according to a new survey released by Scott's Miracle Grow, over half of the US population (55%) ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Relationships & Family
Tags: Family, Gardening, Lawn, Vegetables, Yard, Youth

Gardening Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Youth

by Shawn JacksonAvatar photo
June 23, 2021

Gardening can make a great impact on the mental health of youth. There are many ways to get youth interested and involved in gardening! Gardening's Impact of Youths Mental Health. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 7.1% (approximately ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Management, Lawn, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Tags: Anxiety, Container Gardening, Coping, Depression, Family, Gardening, Youth

Container Gardening with Kids

by Shawn JacksonAvatar photo
April 14, 2020

When trying to find the perfect outdoor activity for children, consider container gardening. There are many benefits to kids gardening from the educational to the physical benefits. But one of the best things is your kids will love it! It ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Container Gardening, Fruits, Gardening, Herbs, Kids, Nutrition, Plants, Raised Bed, Vegetables, Youth

Making Use of That Fall Pumpkin

by Shawn JacksonAvatar photo
November 26, 2019

With Halloween and Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to clear out those fall decorations in order to make room for Christmas trees, lights, and gingerbread houses. But think again before tossing out that big orange pumpkin! Especially if it's ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Decorations, Fall, Family, Kids, Pumkin

Fresh Access Bucks: Farmers Markets and SNAP Unite

by J. JohnsonAvatar photo
January 11, 2018

Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers' approach to addressing food access, affordability and nutrition education is unique in that it works with the full food system from producer to consumer. With almost five years of experience ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: EBT, Farmers Market, Fruits, Health, Nutriton, SNAP, Vegetables
fresh vegetables

What Will I Do With All Of These Vegetables?

by J. JohnsonAvatar photo
October 22, 2017

A home garden is great, but what do you do with all those vegetables that you harvest? How can you make those vegetables last all winter long?   Freezing vegetables is a great way to save money and ensure you are eating quality food. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: Blanching, Blanching Vegetables, Fall, Freezing Vegetables, Preserving Vegetables, Steaming, Steaming Vegetables, Vegetables, Winter

Leftover Sweet Potatoes? Make Biscuits!

by J. JohnsonAvatar photo
October 19, 2017

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Can you believe it is already time to start preparing for the holiday season!? With the holidays also comes tons of left overs. You try to send plates of food home with your houseguests, but always ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Biscuits, Christmas, Fall, Holidays, Leftovers, Recipes, Sweet Potato, Thanksgiving

Nothing Says Fall Like Pumpkins!

by J. JohnsonAvatar photo
October 17, 2017

  Fall isn't fall until you have eaten your first piece of pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are enjoyed by many people, never knowing how they originally got their start in traditional America. The word pumpkin originated from the Greek work ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Fall, Fall Harvest, Halloween, Native Americans, Pilgrims, Pumpkin, Pumpkin History, Pumpkin Pie, Thanksgiving

Subscribe For More Great Content

IFAS Blogs Categories