Join us for our 20 Healthy Habits for 2020 program and treat your mind, body, health and home to a New Year’s resolution that’s sure to last! Starting January 15th, this 4-week series presented by the experts at… Read More
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Orange County is hosting a Sustainable Landscaping for your Home class. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Orange County Extension 6021 S. Conway Rd. Orlando, FL 32812 10:00 am… Read More
The internet is full of home remedies for the garden. Sometimes it’s easier to grab something from the pantry rather than heading to the garden center to buy a chemical. But do they work? Maybe so, maybe not. … Read More
Holiday decorations can be made from many different kinds of greenery and berries. Instead of buying fake plastic decorations, consider growing your own. You won’t find fresher greenery at a better price than the trees, bushes and vines… Read More
Winter in Central Florida is here; warm up with some healthy food and beverage choices. Though most days are quite comfortable with day time high temperatures averaging in the 70s, we can still experience a few days of… Read More
There are several situations where you may find yourself with a bottle calf. At the earliest stages, you may have witnessed the birth. If the mother survived, let nature take its course. But if you happen to see… Read More
UF/IFAS citrus specialists and extension agents provide the educational component of shows every year. January 22-23 is the Citrus Show in Fort Pierce, FL. This year the agenda includes: New rootstock and scion updates High-Density planting to achieve… Read More
4-H Poinsettias make Festive Holiday Décor and Great Gifts Poinsettias are a perfect way to instantly decorate for the holidays and they make excellent gifts for everyone on your list. The Orange County 4-H Program is pre-selling foil-covered red, white… Read More
You may be familiar with Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL), but have you heard the term Sustainable Landscaping? Sustainable Landscaping is a new class being offered in the FFL program at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Sustainability is defined by the Oxford… Read More
Eating healthy starts with buying healthy foods. When buying your groceries, you can use the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods to help find the best food choice. As you may have noticed, the Nutrition Facts label looks… Read More
