So before we start what is an arid plant and why do we care ? Arid Plants according to Merriam-Webster are " or a Desert Plant is a plant suited to the environment of arid regions of little rainfall that often stores water in its tissues ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Christine Jackson, I am the current Commercial Horticulture Agent in Osceola County. Below is a small glimpse into my background. Upbringing : Hailing from Central Kentucky. In a small town named Versailles (pronounced Ver-sales) ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , Welcome, Work & Life
UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County Master Gardeners will hold their annual Plant Market on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Osceola Heritage Park. Stroll through our open-air market; join in on the free classes offered throughout ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
As the market and inflation continue to evolve, many homebuyers are asking if this is a good time to purchase their home. I would say to know the facts of what is happening in the market, research homes in the area you intend to buy, and above ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money MattersAccording to the National Association of Realtors buyers are taking a wait and see approach to what is happening in the market trends. While interest rate are increasing there is a prediction that there will be a slow down towards the end of ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money MattersDown Payment Assistance programs help first time homebuyers with loans or grants to reduce the amount they need to save for a down payment. For instance, there are over a thousand of these programs nationwide. The programs are run by state, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & LifeAs the inventory of homes continues to slightly increase let us look at what is causing the home supply to go up. You might be thinking if it is a good idea to jump into a market where the current mortgage rates are higher as well as the home ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money MattersIs your organization looking to make a difference by providing services, products, or expanding programs? Whether it is a non-profit organization, a government agency, or a business there are some trends to consider that will help an organization ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeToday, we want to share some of the items you will need to have on a checklist to search from a home. This key points will help you keep on track and also will help the professionals your are working with to purchase a home. The following details ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management
Are you ready to make bank with your baking? Florida Cottage Food Law was just revised, expanding options for food entrepreneurs. Concurrently, new State laws for home-based businesses were also revised, making further allowances for at-home ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Events, Work & Life