Trees felled by hurricanes cause tremendous damage. They bring down power lines, destroy property, and injure humans. Because of this, some people choose not to replace their downed trees. But this thinking can be misguided: we need trees ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Winter squash Winter squash are hard-skinned edible members of the gourd family. In contrast to tender, young summer squash, winter squash are harvested at a mature stage when the skins have grown hard. Packed with nutrients, winter squash ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Mention fruit for dessert and you typically think of something sweet to end a savory meal. From apples to watermelon and most everything in between, but there are exceptions, and avocado is one of them. Avocado is actually a fruit, and a very ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Have you ever purchased fresh fruit, expecting it to ripen at home, and it never does? Perhaps you bought a pint of strawberries and noticed a few green ones at the bottom of the container. Well, no matter how long you wait, those green strawberries ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, WORK & LIFE
Don’t be fooled when it comes to choosing your drink. There is a big nutrition difference between juice and other beverages. Juice is the liquid from a fruit. Beverages that contain 100% juice can be labeled as a juice. Depending on the ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Emergency savings can help cover expenses Building an emergency savings fund is a difficult but necessary task for many families. Having an emergency savings fund may be the most important distinction between those who manage to stay afloat ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
At some point in their lives, parents and adult children will face the challenge of having a financial discussion about issues associated with potential chronic illness, disability, mental incapacity or death. Rationally, we may know that the ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
An important part of a family’s emergency plan is knowing what proper food and water safety precautions to take if hurricanes or other disasters occur. Follow these tips to be prepared for power outages and keep your food safe. Place ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, WORK & LIFE
Florida ranks #2 nationally in the production and value of fresh market sweet corn, typically accounting for approximately 25 percent of sweet corn production in the U.S. According to USDA, the production of fresh corn from Florida is valued ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition