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Master Gardener Volunteer Spring Festival Annual Plant Sale

by Lisa Strange
April 17, 2026

The UF/IFAS Taylor County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their Annual 2026 Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Taylor County Extension office located at 203 Forest Park Dr., Perry. (Forest Capital ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Conservation, Florida, Florida Friendly Landscape, Gardening, Master Gardener, Plant Sale, UF/IFAS Extension

Spring Forward: Using Longer Days to Boost Your Health

by Lori Wiggins
March 13, 2026

Now that we have adjusted our clocks for Daylight Saving Time, many people focus on the lost hour of sleep. However, the shift also brings a welcome benefit, longer evenings filled with natural light. Those extra daylight hours provide a perfect ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Exercise, Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension

Fresh, Flavorful, and In Season: March Produce Brings Big Health Benefits

by Lori Wiggins
March 12, 2026

As winter transitions into spring, grocery stores and local markets begin to showcase a colorful shift in seasonal produce. Choosing fruits and vegetables that are “in season” not only enhances flavor and affordability but also maximizes ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Cooking, Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
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Florida’s Winter Fruits Bring Fresh Flavor and Powerful Health Benefits

by Lori Wiggins
February 4, 2026

Floridians don’t have to wait for spring to enjoy fresh, locally grown fruit. Winter is one of Florida’s most productive fruit seasons, offering a variety of flavorful options that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Citrus fruits ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Family, Fruits, Health, Health Benefits, Healthy, Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Winter Fruits
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Weekend Food Backpack Program Supports Taylor County Youth Through UF/IFAS Extension

by Lori Wiggins
January 22, 2026

Each week, children in Taylor County receive nutritious food to help sustain them during weekends, school breaks, and other out-of-school periods through the Weekend Food Backpack Program, operated through the UF/IFAS Extension Service and supported ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Children, Family, Food Insecurity, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, Volunteer, Weekend Backpack Program
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Celebrating Florida Arbor Day Through Community Tree Planting

by Lisa Strange
January 12, 2026

Arbor Day has served as a national reminder of the ecological, economic, and social value of trees since its establishment in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska. The observance has since expanded nationwide, with individual states selecting ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Florida, Florida Arbor Day, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Natives, Perry, Planting Trees, Trees, UF/IFAS Extension
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New Year, New You: Simple Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle

by Lori Wiggins
December 29, 2025

As the New Year begins, many of us make resolutions to improve our health but lasting change comes from small, sustainable habits rather than drastic overhauls. Eating well, staying active, and getting enough rest are the cornerstones of a healthier ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Exercise, Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Nutrition, Physical Activity
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Sandspurs…Sandburs…Cenchrus spp.

by Lisa Strange
December 11, 2025

What Are Sandspurs? Where in the world are all these little spurs coming from? Although it’s often considered a nuisance, this annual grass that commonly grows in sandy, undisturbed areas throughout much of the United States, does have some ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Horticulture, Lawns, Pasture, Sandspurs, UF/IFAS Extension

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