What’s For Dinner? Make Your Own Freezer Meals
You get home after a busy day and now it’s time to figure out what to make for dinner. You open the pantry and the refrigerator in a search for something to make for dinner…. Read More
Industrial Hemp: A Possible New Frontier in Florida Agriculture
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about industrial hemp and its possible potential to impact Florida’s agricultural industry. I thought I would share what the University of Florida/IFAS is doing to understand how this… Read More
Plan Ahead for Back to School Savings
It’s still the dog days of summer so it’s hard to believe that the first day of school is right around the corner. Soon, the kids will be wrapping up the lazy days of summer… Read More
Stop the Robocall Madness
I know I am not the only one fed up with the robocall madness. I no longer answer calls from numbers I do not recognize, and I block known scam numbers. These tactics don’t stop… Read More
Florida Anise: An Underused Native Shrub
Florida Anise: An Underused Native Shrub (This article originally appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat on June 14, 2019) By Mike Fagan So often when we are planting our landscape, we look at what our neighbors… Read More
Summer Vegetables Pressure Canning Class
Carrots, peppers, okra – oh my! What are you going to do with all of those garden veggies this summer? Preserve them of course! Food preservation is a nutritious and economical way to turn fresh… Read More
Avoid the Dangers of Dehydration this Summer
Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than an ice-cold glass of water! Water is an essential component to good health. In fact, it makes up 60% of your body’s weight and is… Read More
Summer Salsa Canning Class
What are you going to do with all of those garden tomatoes this summer? Make Salsa!! Salsa Canning Demonstration ~ Thursday May 30th – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Food preservation is a nutritious and economical… Read More
Upcoming Canning Class
Food preservation is a nutritious and economical way to turn fresh foods into pantry staples! This class will introduce the fundamentals of canning and build the skills you need to safely preserve food at home. Water Bath Canning ~ Tuesday, April 30th … Read More
Beat the Heat With a Self-Watering Container Garden
Spring is in the air, and that means temperatures are warming up and tank-tops, shorts, and flip-flops will soon be your preferred attire. Once those highs are steadily in the 80s and 90s, any outdoor… Read More