Sources say that it is believed that roses have been in cultivation for nearly 5,000 years. In a group that comprises 150 species that are spread throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Many poets and artists have used the rose as a source of ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
In celebration of World Wetlands Day, celebrated on February 2nd, we will continue our exploration of the world of bog gardening. In one of my previous blogs, Introducing the Bog, we learned that bogs are poorly drained areas, rich in accumulated ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources, , Water
Your favorite thing is to get in front of a room full of people and speak, right? If not, you are not alone; in fact, you are part of the majority. The fear of public speaking is the most common phobia ahead of death, spiders, or heights. The ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Saturday, January 28th, from 9am-2:00pm Location: Alachua Farm to School to Work Hub 2802 NE 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641 Florida Ag in the Classroom and FNP are hosting a workshop at the Alachua Farm to School Hub here in Gainesville. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Professional Development
It’s the start of the year, and you may be looking at the next project in your yard. If you are looking for a guide, UF/IFAS has an excellent publication called the North Florida Gardening Calendar. Let us walk through some of the suggestions ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture,
Start Them Young Audrey Hepburn once said, “As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and one for helping others.” Although when it comes to helping others, in 4-H, we don’t wait ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension,
How do you approach meal planning? Maybe you plan your menus weeks at a time while others may go for the day-by-day or meal-by-meal approach. Meal planning is essential when it comes to making sure you and your family are getting the nutrients ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
With the start of June, we see the shift to our hot and humid summer. This is the month we see our summer flowers start to bloom as we prepare for hurricane season. Anyone that visits our Facebook page (@UFputnamhort) will know that we have ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Look around you. Wherever you are, your environment influences what you do, including what you eat or drink or how active you may be. All these things can impact your weight and your health. In a previous blog, Tips for Keeping the Holidays ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Are you looking for a scary pumpkin this Halloween…a small pocket pumpkin you can hide in your costume or a giant 45-lb pumpkin to carve and greet trick-or-treaters. Lake May Farms is your local one-stop shop for fresh U-pick pumpkins and ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops