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Blueberries & Strawberries – Nature’s Delicious Superfoods!

by Felicia Marable-Williams
March 31, 2026

If you’re looking for a way to boost your health while satisfying your sweet tooth, blueberries and strawberries are the ideal pair! These colorful berries are packed with nutrients and offer a wide range of health benefits. Let’s dive into ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Fruits And Veggies; Nutrition; Food Waste; Healthy Eating; Shopping And Budgeting; Wellness; Well Being; Chronic Diseases; Heart Health; Inflammation; Antioxidants, Health

How-To Video Series to Create Your Own Sustainable Landscaping

by Yilin
February 3, 2026

Wondering how your landscape can protect the environment? The Water Wednesday Team has partnered with the UF/IFAS Communications and developed 11 videos to show you how your landscape can be both esthetically pleasing and environmental friendly. Click ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hands-on Video, How-to Video, Landscape Practices, Sustainable Landscape, Water Conservation, Water Protection, Water Wednesday

The Halloween Pennant: A Festive Dragonfly and Five Plants to Attract More Like It

by Bonnie Wells
October 30, 2025

When you think of Halloween, you might picture bats swooping through the twilight or the rustle of leaves beneath a moonlit sky as an owl perches high in the trees, ready to take flight. But there’s another winged creature that fits the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Biodiversity, Dragonflies, Entomology, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources

Fall Fun on Osceola County Farms

by Jessica Sullivan
September 23, 2025

Osceola County farms and ranches have plenty of entertainment options this season, from fuzzy farm animals to hay rides to getting the bejeebers scared out of you. Here are some tips for getting the most out of these fall farm attractions: ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture
Tags: Agritourism, Corn Maze, Fall Festival, Haunted Trail, Osceola County, Pumpkins

Go Mothing! It’s National Moth Week—Join the Hunt!

by Bonnie Wells
July 23, 2025

Mothing is the practice of attracting, observing, photographing, identifying, and documenting moths—either casually for enjoyment or as part of scientific study. All it takes is a white sheet and a light source, or even a bit of sugary bait ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Tags: Biodiversity, Insects, Lepidoptera, Moths, Natural Resources