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Snakes on the Move

If you have new wild friends visiting you, it is likely that you can thank the heavy rains that we have been getting. Many animals, including snakes, are looking for higher ground. Be aware of your surroundings and watch where you step. During these wet periods, animals are out looking for dry areas and shelter.…

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New Year’s Resolution: Eating Healthier and Staying Fit

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay As New Year’s Eve approaches, let’s discuss one of the most frequently made resolutions and ways to stay motivated in achieving it. According to various sources, the most popular New Year’s resolution is to get fit and eat healthily. Despite the popularity of this resolution, it can be…

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Move over rosemary, it’s time for cilantro!

This month, you will see and hear a lot about rosemary. Rightfully so! It makes for a great festive and aromatic gift during the holidays. It has a lot of positives going for it: Rosemary plants can be enjoyed for years. Rosemary has varied culinary uses in your kitchen. You can use rosemary sprigs to…

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No Spend January

Have you heard of “No Spend January”?  Or any kind of “No Spend” month?  It’s simply a challenge where you only spend money on essentials, such as housing, groceries, car payment, and so on.  The nonessentials, such as getting your nails done, ordering a latte, and going out to eat are all things you would…

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Navigating Your Next Garden Adventure

Sarasota County is robust with green growing spaces. And, they’ve become easier to find and explore, with our new gardens story map. The story map—an online, interactive tool— showcases the demonstration and community gardens in our extension program. The tool highlights a range of gardens located at Sarasota County libraries and parks, sharing a little of…

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Video: Shrub Pruning Tips

Many shrubs can benefit from a little pruning. Choosing what to prune to maintain a plant’s natural look can sometimes be a challenge. Get a few tips on pruning shrubs with cane type growth from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. by Beth BollesSource: UF/IFAS Pest Alert Note: All images and contents are the property…

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Attracting Birds to your Autumn Yard

As we celebrate the fall and winter holidays,  you may spend more time at home wandering around your yard. Notice any new sounds? Or flicks of color fly by? Florida is home to over 500 species of birds (credit: Florida Ornithological Society), and this time of year can be particularly exciting for birders. As birds migrate…

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UF/IFAS experts on bed bugs and how to keep them from hitchhiking to your homes from your travels

With recent media exposure of bed bug activity impacting travelers worldwide, the public perception of this species tends to draw some concerns over its potential for harming humans and pets. University of Florida experts at the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) weigh in with science-based research on recognizing the species, their impacts on humans…

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