Category: Work & Life

Successful Gardening in Summer Seminar & April Plant Clinic

by llw5479

April 14, 2022

It will not be long before we again are in the heat of summer here in North Florida. The heat, rain, humidity, insects and fungi all take their toll on our gardens and landscapes. To better prepare for this, you may be interested in attending ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Herbs, Plant Diagnostics, Seminar, Summer Annuals, Summer Gardening, Summer Perennials, Summer Vegetable Gardening

Gifts for the Gardener

by llw5479

December 17, 2021

Christmas is on its way and it’s time to buy those gifts. If there is a gardener on your gift list, consider a gardening gift. There are all sorts of gift ideas for a gardener and the price range varies as well. A subscription ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Money Matters, Pests & Disease, Relationships & Family, Sustainable Living
Tags: Gardening Gifts, Holiday Gifts, Horticulture

Time to apply for 2021 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course

by llw5479

March 14, 2021

The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2021 Master Gardener Volunteer training course. We are looking for people who will provide volunteer time at the Extension Office in Crestview ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Work & Life

I Heart Seafood

by Laura Tiu

February 2, 2021

It’s February and for many, our thoughts turn to romance and other things that make the heart happy, like seafood! There is a strong “love” connection between consuming seafood and heart health. Fish and shellfish are low in saturated ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Heart Health

A Healthy Table: Virtual Cooking School

by Kendra Zamojski

February 2, 2021

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to cooking more meals at home. Preparing meals and eating at home has many benefits. When cooking meals, you can select the ingredients and choose healthy recipes lower in saturated ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking School, Food Safety, Healthy Meals, Nutrition

After a Hurricane – Keep Food Safety in Mind

by Kendra Zamojski

September 18, 2020

By: Kendra Zamojski and Laurie Osgood If you lost power or your home was damaged by flooding, the food or water in your home could make you and your family sick. Fridge and Freezer Food Safety After only a few hours without electricity, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety
Tags: Cooking, Disaster Recovery, Food Safety, Water Safety

America Saves Week 2020

by Jill Breslawski

February 24, 2020

This week, Feb 24-29th, Okaloosa Saves with America Saves observes, America Saves Week. Residents in Okaloosa County and across the country are encouraged to take small steps to reach their savings goals. Although consumer's savings habits ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters

Upcoming citrus, tomato & vegetable gardening seminars

by llw5479

February 14, 2020

The UF/IFAS Extension Office in Okaloosa County will be offering a seminar on growing citrus and a seminar on growing tomatoes at the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa & Walton Counties (BIA) Home Show. And I will provide a vegetable ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Citrus, Seminars, Tomatoes, Vegetable Gardening

Dine In on December 3rd

by Kendra Zamojski

November 29, 2019

Make the pledge to Dine In on Tuesday, December 3rd. Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural. Why Join families and communities across the country as they “Dine In” on December 3rd in celebration of home cooked meals. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, , Work & Life
Tags: Family Meals, FCS Day

How to Use a Food Thermometer

by Kendra Zamojski

November 22, 2019

You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking. Check out this video for more information: https://www.facebook.com/UFIFASNWFCS/videos/vl.3187756837932254/491642101442297/?type=1 Sources: IsItDoneYet.gov Is ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, , Work & Life
Tags: Cooking Temperatures, Food Thermometer

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