Nice weather for golfing, tennis, and boating likely means clear skies - great for you but not so much for your veggie plants. Likely your plants are hoping you remember to give them a drink of water. In many places- there is a phrase- April ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Work & Life
Are you exploring the fun of Florida vegetable gardening during the winter and into spring? Folks up north may be shoveling snow, while you are sowing and watching your plants grow. If you enjoy learning about and talking about growing food ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
In January, many folks try new habits, hobbies, and take on cleaning projects, too. Let’s talk about all three in relation to seeds. Over time stored seeds may lose their ability to germinate and grow. What do you do if you are clearing ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Growing a school garden and looking for grant support? Perhaps finding funding is your New Year's resolution. After all- when you live in Florida, school gardens are in-season in January. Fortunately for you there are grants linked below. Some ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Interested in learning how to share space in your community for fun projects like composting and gardening? We can help. We're hosting the "Shared Spaces: Community Gardens and Composting" workshop Oct. 26. This free, in-person event at Bee ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Interested in connecting with your local community and BEEing more environmentally friendly? Keen on supporting pollinators or tapping into some of our many Extension resources on gardening or sustainability? Read on for ways to "BEE" connected ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes
As we complete another school year and segue into summer, we celebrate our school gardens with our annual school garden workshop. Join us June 17 for this free event, as we dig in to school gardens! We'll over your most-requested topics, including: ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables
By Sophia Moundous and Mindy Hanak Sarasota County’s Family Green Living Kits can help foster sustainability lessons in many ways. The kits are filled with fun, interactive activities and books for all ages. Grab a kit from your local ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Did you know Florida is unique? We aren’t the only ones enjoying our sand and sun. We are surrounded by worms also living the Florida life! You may not see these worms, also known as nematodes, but might have heard them as they chew up your ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
By Sarah Bostick and Carol Wyatt-Evens Gardening in Florida can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly frustrating, at the same time. If you are new to the region, you soon learn that gardening in the Sunshine State can quickly become a full-time ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables