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![A shopper grapples with products and technology in a grocery store [CREDIT: pxhere.com, Viki Mohamad]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2021/07/2021_FCS_blogGroceryShoppingHealth_bannerv02_1338x357.png)
In our last "Grocery Shopping for Your Health" post, we talked about building a healthier way of eating. Now that we have an idea about our eating patterns, let's get shopping. First, there are plenty of places where you can buy food. You might ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life![A woman tends to an outdoor garden in Florida. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2020/10/2019_Gardens_vegetableGardening_ifasCROP1338x357_TINY.jpg)
Fall celebrations of harvest are ingrained in many of us. As we head into a season of gratitude one thing I am thankful for is living in sunny Florida. Here, we can celebrate with early fall harvests of summer crops like sweet potatoes and ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables