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Thank you, Orange County! Garden Festival & Plant Sale Recap

by Clarissa Chairez
April 16, 2026

March 4th, 2023, was a beautiful sunny day. The UF/IFAS Extension Orange County campus was flooded with 2300 people to celebrate the 12th annual Garden Festival and Plant Sale.  Plant and craft vendors were here showcasing their beautiful ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden Festival, Garden Festival And Plant Sale, Gardening, Horticulture, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardener Volunteers, Ocextension, Orange County, Plant Sale, Volunteers

Orange County’s Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition Event

by Clarissa Chairez
April 16, 2026

What is the Master Gardener Program? The Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a citizen-driven program that benefits UF/IFAS Extension and the residents of Florida. The program relies on dedicated volunteers who have an interest in ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: #OrangeCounty, Awards And Recognition, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardener Volunteers, OC MGV, Orange County Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Volunteers
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2024 gARTening Schedule

by Clarissa Chairez
April 16, 2026

What is the gARTening Program? The gARTening Program is designed to connect residents to both our UF/IFAS Extension Services and Horticulture through the use of art within gardening. The gARTening program is a program for all ages, from 4-104 ... READ MORE

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Tags: Air Plants, Art, Florida, Flower Crown, Garden, Gardening, GARTening, GARTening Program, Horticulture, Hypertufa, Kokedama, Master Gardener Volunteers, Master Gardeners, Ocextension, Orange County, Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, Orlando, Orlando Gardening, Plants, Pressed Flowers, Succulents, Terrarium, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
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“Chili” Weather Ahead

by Hillary MacMichael
October 28, 2025

Are you feeling chili? No, I’m not talking about the chill in the Florida air, I’m talking about having a delicious bowl of chili! Chili is a staple cold-weather food that’s surprisingly versatile. Whether you’re a meat‑lover or a ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cooking, Family And Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Ocextension, Recipes, Spices, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
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Pesticide Exam Sign Up

by Hannah Eason
October 8, 2025

Whether you are trying to grow your career, your credentials, or your business, a pesticide applicator license may be in your future! This blog is intended to help pesticide applicators in Orange County, Florida navigate pesticide licenses and ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, , Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: CEU, CEUs, Cflandscapes, Exam Options, Exams, Exams Online, Hwooten, Pesticide Applicator, Pesticide Exams, Pesticide License, Pesticides, Remote Exams
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Set it and Forget it Hydroponics Workshops–10/15/25

by Hannah Eason
October 1, 2025

I just love growing food hydroponically! Why? I am more likely to harvest it and eat it, too. Over 600,000 YouTubers love how I teach hydroponics in 8 minutes. You can get growing with that free video, but maybe it only 'wet' your appetite? ... READ MORE

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Steps to Better Sleep

by Hillary MacMichael
April 29, 2025

Did you know that sleep plays a crucial role in our health and well-being, but many struggle to get enough quality rest? Sleep hygiene refers to the habits and practices that promote healthy and restful sleep. Keep reading to learn some simple ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Better Sleep, Health And Wellness, Ocextension, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Tips, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

It’s Food Waste Prevention Week!

by Hillary MacMichael
April 24, 2025

April 4th-8th, 2022 is Food Waste Prevention Week! There is an estimated 30-40 percent of food waste in the United States, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). What is food waste and what can we do to prevent it? ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Safety, Food Waste, Food Waste Prevention, Health And Wellness, Healthy Living, Nutrition
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Roselle Hibiscus—The Florida Cranberry

by Hannah Eason
October 3, 2024

I know you know the tropical hibiscus flower. Perhaps you have enjoyed some hibiscus tea? It is a more popularized way of drinking up this flavorful flower, but it has many more uses than you may know of! One such use is a cranberry flavored ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cflandscapes, Cranberry, Cranberry Hibiscus, Drink, Edible, FFL, Garden, Gardening, Grow Your Own, Healthy, Hibiscus, Holiday, Hwooten, Ocextension, Red, Roselle, Sorrel, Tea

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