Introduction Welcome to Fun Food Friday! Over the next several months, join us on the fourth Friday as we explore how to grow, prepare, and enjoy some Florida’s favorite seasonal fruits and vegetables We are Kim McMahon, Family and ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Blackberries may not always get the attention they deserve but they are often considered nutritional powerhouses because they provide many important nutrients while remaining relatively low in calories and naturally low in sugar. One cup ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Join us for a variety of classes this summer and fall! Connecting Florida-Friendly Landscaping(TM) Principles to Urban Forestry Date: 7/21/26 Time: 8:30am-5pm Location: UF/IFAS Sumter County Extension. 7620 State Rte 471 #2, Bushnell, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources
While some think of mulch as simply an aesthetic component of a landscape, it is so much more. Mulch has a large impact on the health of your landscape plants, including your palms and trees. Selecting the correct mulch and the appropriate application ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionDid you know that the trees and palms in your landscapes work for you? They provide several ecosystem services. What are ecosystem services? They are services that are freely done by the environment that would require us to create expensive ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension
National nutrition month is observed each March. It is an annual education campaign led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that promotes healthy eating and regular physical activity. The campaign encourages individuals and families ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
With the recent record-breaking freezing weather we have experienced, it can be tempting to jump into pruning and replacing plants. As tempting as that may be, you could be removing living plants or causing additional issues by pruning too soon. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Temps are dropping all over the state this weekend. For many families with livestock this can be a huge point of stress, especially here in the Sunshine State where we do not typically have these climates. Four basic steps can help simplify ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Farm Management, Livestock
It’s that time of year again for Super Bowl parties, friends gathered around the TV, and tables full of delicious snacks. But if you promised yourself that this year you’d start off on a healthier note, game day doesn’t have to derail ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Florida State Horticultural Society June 7 – June 9, 2026 Jacksonville, Florida Florida State Horticultural Society National Marine Educators Association June 12 – July 16, 2026 Cambridge, Maryland National Marine Educators Association ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension