This recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser and is greatly welcomed at Master Gardener potlucks. The recipe originally came from my dad’s family, but my mom improved on it! Into a large pot (or crockpot), put: 1 Polish sausage… Read More
One of the wonderful benefits of living in Florida is that it allows for year-round gardening! Community gardens and yards alike are colorfully decorated with favorites such as onions, squash, basil, tomatoes and more. If you’re anything like… Read More
Printer-friendly recipe: Grain Salad Recipe Main Ingredients (prepare the night before): 2 cups cooked whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, wheat or spelt berries)* 1 pound green beans (or broccoli or cauliflower or zucchini) 1 pound (large box) mushrooms… Read More
As we approach the end of 2018, it is an excellent time for school and community gardens to request donations from seed companies. Many seed companies throughout the United States donate free seeds to support school and community… Read More
Funding Opportunities for Youth Gardens, December 2018 Apply Now Lowe’s Toolbox for Education– is a grant open to public/charter k-12 schools or non-profit parent groups at public/charter schools. The application period closes on February 9, 2019 or when… Read More
Tomatoes and Watermelon It is summer, and we are surrounded be the refreshing flavors of foods such as tomatoes and watermelon. These foods not only taste great but have a barrage of health benefits as well! Did you… Read More
It’s time to prep your garden and plant your spring vegetables. Do you have an existing garden space or are you starting from scratch? Planning and preparation is a very important step of the process. Let’s get started!… Read More
Sweet Benefits of Strawberries Strawberries are low in calories and are filled with vitamin C, potassium, folate, fiber, and antioxidants that ward of disease and help our heart. Research suggests eating a serving of eight strawberries a day… Read More
Native trees tend not to be too susceptible to the cold here in central Florida, UNLESS they are native to southern Florida, and the gardener, who is terribly susceptible to the allure of nursery catalogs, has allowed them… Read More
Looking for information on how to start a new community garden? UF/IFAS has great online resources to get you started. Also, don’t forget to reach out to your local county Extension office, they can guide you towards local resources…. Read More
