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The Right Investments to Make to Boost the Value of Your Property
Whether you are looking to sell now or in the future, here are the best features to consider upgrading in order to increase the price of your home.   more
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5 Ways to Reduce Paper Waste at Your Small Business
As part of a green initiative or to simply save money, there are some ways you can reduce paper waste at your small business. Some of the best include the following in this article. more
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UF research: Norms, not knowledge, drive irrigation habits
Science tells us that if you replace at least one-third of the irrigated area of your yard or landscape with non-irrigated beds, you could save an average of 50,000 gallons of water per year. more
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4 Easy Ways to Become Environmentally Friendly
You don't need to do a lot of work to get started, and there are many small things you can do that will make a big difference. more
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Flip my Florida Yard returns to Discover Florida Channel
Earlier this year, 10 homeowners across 10 Florida counties were chosen to have either their front yard or their back yard “flipped” into a Florida-Friendly paradise.   more
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What is a microclimate and how do we work with it for a flourishing garden?
A microclimate is a difference in conditions in a particular area. A tree, fence, lake, hill, or house can create unique microclimates in your garden. more
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How long will people live in 50 years?
In the last 40 years, the population has doubled. Before the second part of the twentieth century, no one had ever seen the world's population double. more
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Mimicking indoor conditions, Celina Gómez, a UF/IFAS assistant professor of environmental horticulture, successfully grew several compact tomato cultivars. "That’s a win for those who like to grow fruits and vegetables in their homes," Gomez said.
UF research sheds light on which compact tomatoes grow well indoors
Because growing food indoors is increasingly popular – whether you’re gardening at home or producing tomatoes on an indoor farm -- a University of Florida scientist is studying which fruits and vegetables can flourish inside. more
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Summer's here and the time is right... for mangos!
Living in Florida allows us to grow some of my favorite fruits right at home. I can’t describe to you in words how much better a home-grown mango tastes than a store-bought one. more
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Earth Day: Save the planet, save ourselves
I celebrated Earth Day at the Central Florida Earth Day Festival at Lake Eola in Orlando (on Saturday, April 23rd). It was an amazing event. Although no one told me it was vegan. But that's another story.  more
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What is Permaculture?
Permaculture is simply working with nature instead of working against it. An example of working with nature is knowing your microclimates, and by that, I mean understanding the growing conditions and how they differ on your property. more
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Reducing net-metering guts rooftop solar in Florida
Last week, the Florida Senate passed a bill 24-15 that has been criticized by distributed solar advocates as an attempt to gut rooftop solar in the state. more
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How Businesses Can Go Green Without Major Changes
Aside from recycling and switching to paper straws, here are some easy ways businesses can go green and make a big difference.  more
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5 Advantages of an Electric Scooter Over a Car
Five advantages of an electric scooter over a car. Learn more about the benefits of choosing an e-scooter over a car. more
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Educators statewide invited to apply for free Florida Forestry Teachers Tour
The annual tour brings educators from throughout the state to Northeast Florida for an inside look at the state’s largest agricultural commodity. more
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Why it's Important to Use Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Cleanliness is a very important part of our everyday life. Here is why it is important to use eco-friendly cleaning products in these dire times for the world around us. more
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