Have you ever seen an enormous old tree and wondered if it might be one of the largest of its species in Florida? This is what happened to me when I saw the huge black olive tree outside our office in Homestead. The tree could be 70-80 years ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
September brings fall festivities, cozy attire, pumpkin spice lattes, and the upcoming holidays. Gatherings with friends and family are around the corner, which makes this a good time to discuss safe food handling to create a safe environment ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Becoming a Savvy Shopper Grocery shopping can be a balancing act between figuring out which options are healthier, navigating rising food costs, and being in a time crunch. Today, I want to share some smart shopping strategies that prioritize ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label Picture this: You are at the grocery store with only 20 minutes to grab everything you need to select your ingredients for the week. You've got your grocery list ready to go, but are feeling unsure ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Welcome to the Back-to-School Season! Back-to-school time can be an exciting time, as we jump back into our typical routine, but it can also be quite overwhelming. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Growing media use ranks second among nursery production in Miami-Dade County, estimated at around 10% of the overall production costs. Growers are interested in finding ways to reduce their production costs, including the use of growing media, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
When do you know that it is time to pull the plug on your fruit tree? A fruit tree that hasn’t fruited for several years is just an ornamental tree after all, and that’s not why you planted it. If your tree has gone three years or more and ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
About Program This month, I wrapped up our most recent Cooking Up Health: The Mediterranean Way series. The goal of this program is to help busy adults adopt the Mediterranean diet by providing easy tips, healthy swaps, and practical strategies. ... READ MORE
Category: , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
A plant’s ability to tolerate cold temperatures depends on its species as well as how low the temperature drops and how quickly it declines. Plants native to tropical or subtropical regions are especially vulnerable to cold damage. One common ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
About Me I'm happy to introduce myself as your new UF/IFAS Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent in Miami-Dade County. If you're not familiar with FCS, it is a field of study that combines the science and art of living well ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life