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Garden Journaling: Good for Your Garden, Great for You: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

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January 24, 2025

Do you use a garden journal? If you have used a garden journal, you may know how beneficial it is to tracking pests, disease, and harvest time. But did you know that garden journaling can be beneficial for you as well? In this episode ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Garden Journaling, Garden Wellness, Health, Journaling, Master Gardener, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pollinators, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Wellness, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast
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Diabetes Hurricane Prep: Smart Pantry Staples to Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check


October 7, 2024

Let’s pretend you are preparing for a hurricane, and you’re taking stock of our pantry. What do you find? Chips, crackers, granola bars…and marshmallow Peeps. Now, while those might sound like classic hurricane snacks, they’re not exactly ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Anikolai, Carbohydrates, Diabetes, Health, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, UF/IFAS Polk County
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How to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables: Hacks Into Habits


December 27, 2022

Hacks to Habits What did the salad greens say to the hungry person? We will make your mouth and body happy if you "let-tuce"! Fruits and vegetables have a high nutrient density and fiber content and offer an abundance of health benefits, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Anikolai, Haveaplant, Health, Healthy, Healthy Living, Polk County, UF/IFAS