Did you know? About 60% of the human body is made of water. Characteristics of Water Water is made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O). At room temperature, it is a tasteless and odorless liquid. While water looks colorless in ... READ MORE
Category: , Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
By Susan Barnes, Master Gardener Volunteer The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a citizen science project created by the University of Georgia and is designed for everyone to participate in and make a difference for pollinator conservation. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all, have fun! - Julia Child Childhood is an important time for developing healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. Hands-on food preparation activities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Many of us have memories of warm summer nights watching fireflies. Some of us might have even chased and caught a few to put in mason jars for observation, fascinated by their glowing abdomens. Floridians actually have the best chance ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Natural Resources, Wildlife
"The health of soil, plant, animal and man is one and indivisible." – Sir Albert Howard, An Agricultural Testament (1940) Farmers are intrinsically tied to the soil beneath their fields. Where others see dirt, greenery, and maybe a few worms, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Natural Resources
The Grape That Loves a Southern Summer Late summer in the Panhandle has a flavor, and for a lot of us it tastes like muscadines. If you grew up here, one bite can send you straight back to a hot afternoon spent picking grapes off a backyard ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research
Ruth Graves (later Ruth Wakefield) was born on June 17, 1903, in Massachusetts. She graduated in 1924 from Framingham Normal School (now Framingham State University), where she studied household arts. Later, she worked as a dietitian, lecturer, ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tallahassee has stories yet to be told, stories that live in the memories of the places and people who have shaped this community for generations. From its complex history, shaped by struggle and the fight for freedom, to its role in the broader ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Well, it was really only a matter of time before lethal bronzing found its way to Leon County, and that time has arrived. In the last couple weeks, symptomatic palms were sampled in western Leon County and were confirmed to contain the phytoplasma ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease
Sugar, fat, eggs, and flour are probably the most common ingredients for any dessert, including (most) cakes. There is often a fine line in baking between cake, bread, and even cookies. The actual word “cake” was borrowed from the Old ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE