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Palms–to prune or not to prune?

by Hannah Eason (formerly Wooten)
October 9, 2024

Let your palms sway! Most palms are well adapted for Florida’s humid sub-tropical climate. Palms have pinnate, palmate, or bipinnate leaves that dance in the wind and drip excess water off their leaf tips. The trunk stands strong like a concrete ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cflandscapes, Florida Friendly, Heason, Hwooten, Landscape, Landscapes, Lawn And Ornamentals, Ocextension, Ornamentals, Palm, Palm Issues, Palm Maintenance, Palms, Pruning, Pruning Palms

It’s Time to Order 4-H Poinsettias

by Melinda Souers
September 30, 2024

Poinsettias in October Poinsettias in October?  Yes! It’s time to order your beautiful, direct from the nursery, floral-quality poinsettias for the festive winter holidays. Our selling season is earlier this year to ensure that the nursery ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #OC4H, 4-H Events, Ocextension, Poinsettias, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth

Gardening to Support Natural Enemies

by Heather Kalaman
September 29, 2024

When it comes to managing pests in the garden, pesticides often seem like a quick and effective solution. However, over-reliance on them can lead to pesticide resistance and potentially harm our increasingly fragile ecosystems. That’s where ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Beneficial Insect, Floridafriendly, Floridafriendlylandscaping, Herbs, Native Bunch Grass, Ocextension, Ornmentals, Pests, Plant Diversity, Trees, Wildflowers, Woody Perennials

Peanut Butter Challenge 2024 – Spread the Word

by Kevin Camm
September 27, 2024

Knock Knock. Who’s there? Peanut. Peanut who? Peanut, butter open the door! We will begin the Peanut Butter Challenge in October, so please spread the news! The Peanut Butter Challenge runs from Monday, September 30th through October ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Donate, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Banks, Food Pantries, Ocextension, PBChallenge, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Spread The Love, Spread The Peanut Butter

Cooking Safely: How to Prevent Fires in Your Kitchen

by Hillary MacMichael (formerly Ayers)
September 10, 2024

Did you know that unattended cooking remains the leading cause of household fires in the United States and Canada? Here are a few simple steps that you can take to ensure that your kitchen remains safe during cooking: To prevent cooking fires, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cooking Safety, Family And Consumer Sciences, Fire Prevention, Fire Safety, Home Safety Tips, Kitchen Safety, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Everglades Tomatoes with Baked Goat Cheese

by Calvin Gardner
August 15, 2024

Ever grown an Everglades Tomato? These marble-sized tomatoes can handle many of Florida’s elements and have a great flavor that’s both sweet and tangy. Many gardeners who allow this tomato to reside in their garden typically use the plant ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture
Tags: Central Florida Gardening, Farm To Table, Ocextension, Plot To Plate, Urban Food Systems, Vegetable Gardening

Leadership Lessons from the Soccer Field: Moving Forward by Going Backward and Slowing Down to Move Faster

by Kevin Camm
August 8, 2024

Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to host three Manchester City coaches for a soccer clinic at our office. Manchester City had just played Barcelona in Orlando the night before and when Manchester City tours, they have a program that ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Youth, Community Resource Development, Leadership, Manchester City, Ocextension, Soccer

Celebrating Our Achievements – A Look Back at 2023

by Kevin Camm
July 30, 2024

I want to take an opportunity to look back and celebrate all the amazing things we accomplished together at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County last year. 2023 was full of challenges, growth, and lots of successes. We have continued to change ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Blog Community, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Ocextension

Hurricane Preparedness: Key Foods to Keep in Stock

by Hillary MacMichael (formerly Ayers)
July 12, 2024

With hurricane season well under way, it’s important to remember to plan ahead. Before a storm hits, you want to be sure that you have non-perishable food items on hand. These items do not need to be refrigerated and are safe to eat if you ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Featured, Food Safety, Hurricane Prep, Ocextension, Special Topics, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Coming Soon: Healthy For Life

by Patrick Zayas
July 11, 2024

We are excited to announce a new partnership and program opportunity coming to UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Starting on Thursday, August 15, 2024, Family and Consumer Sciences Agents Hillary Ayers and Patrick Zayas, in collaboration with ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Blood Pressure, Cooking, Exercise, Family And Consumer Sciences, Health And Wellness, Healthy Eating, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Ocextension, Orange County

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