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How to Protect Your Landscape Plants from Cold Weather

by Sara MacDonald
January 30, 2026

Even in Florida, cold weather can damage landscape plants—especially tropical and container-grown ones. A little preparation before a cold night can help protect your plants and save you time and money in the spring. Why Cold Damages Plants Many ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Financial Education Matters: Insights from CFPB & Extension

by Josey Keener
January 7, 2026

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released its Financial Literacy Annual Report (2025), highlighting the importance of financial education for youth and providing valuable resources for educators and families. As someone ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: CFPB, Finance, Josey Pearce Keener, LOMO, Youth Financial Literacy

New Year, New Financial Game Plan for Success

by Josey Keener
January 5, 2026

Did you know that approximately 90% of people abandon their goals each year? That means out of 100 people, only 10 achieve what they set out to do. Let’s change that! In this blog, we’ll explore why goals often fail, review SMART goals in ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: 2026, Financial Goals, Goal Setting, Josey Pearce Keener, New Year, SMART Goals

Is My Lawn Dead—and Should I Be Fertilizing Right Now?

by Sara MacDonald
December 22, 2025

Winter lawn care tips for St. Lucie County homeowners Each winter, people in St. Lucie County notice their grass growing more slowly or turning brown. This makes many homeowners ask: “Is my lawn dead?” and “Should I add fertilizer to ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Learning and Teaching at the ESA Annual Meeting

by Sara MacDonald
December 16, 2025

The Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon, brought together scientists, educators, and Extension professionals to share knowledge that supports programs like UF/IFAS Urban Horticulture Extension. While ESA ... READ MORE

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The Budding Business: Turning Blooms into Income

by Josey Keener
December 15, 2025

Want to brighten your home or office—or even start a floral business? Follow this simple guide to create a stunning bouquet and learn the basics of floriculture. The Inspiration This idea began when Hartley and Josey met during UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Business Basics, Business Education, Business Skills, Hartley Spaulding, Josey Pearce Keener, Mission Statement, Small Business Owner

Food Safety in a Snap: 2025 Cheese Recall – Metal Fragments

by Josey Keener
December 8, 2025

Recently, many friends and peers have reached out to me about the 2025 cheese recall due to potential metal fragments (see the Enforcement Report for Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=97827). Since ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety
Tags: 2025 Cheese Recall, FDA Recall, Food Safety, Food Safety In A Snap, Josey Pearce Keener

Celebrate Family & Consumer Sciences Week

by Josey Keener
December 2, 2025

Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Week is here! From December 1 to 5, we join educators, professionals, and advocates across the country to celebrate the incredible impact of FCS in our daily lives. As a proud member of NEAFCS, I’m excited ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: #ElevateFCS, #FCSWeek, AAFCS, Family & Consumer Sciences, Josey Pearce Keener, NEAFCS

Sparking Connections & Growth – NEAFCS Annual Session 2025

by Josey Keener
October 29, 2025

From October 20–23, I attended the NEAFCS Annual Session 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This year’s theme, “Spark: Connections, Innovations, Communities, and Growth,” truly reflected the energy of the event. The conference was ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development
Tags: 4-H, Financial Education, Food Entrepreneurship, Josey Pearce Keener, NEAFCS Annual Session, Professional Development, Spark

National Estate Planning Awareness Week – October 2025

by Josey Keener
October 22, 2025

National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW) takes place this year from October 20–26, 2025. Established in 2008, NEPAW aims to educate individuals on the importance of estate planning learn more at: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/hres1499/text/eh#link=2&nearest=H5667EC8552C34718B78DB37C3EC82B1E Why ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Financial Education, Josey Pearce Keener, Legacy Planning, National Estate Planning Awareness Week

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