UF/IFAS Leon County Extension

10/22/2026

Did you know? Peanuts became a commercial crop in the United States during the early 19th century. Virginia was the first to grow peanuts commercially.

From October 1 to November 20, donate unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter to support local pantries and Florida agriculture.


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10/20/2026

Continuing our theme of healthy eating, tonight's topic is all about healthy substitutions and portion control.

Tell us about your favorite healthy sub in the comments below!

10/20/2026

All. These. Leaves. 🍂 Before you bag them up, consider turning them into leaf mold – a low-effort, fungi-powered soil builder.
Master Gardener Volunteer Mary Janik walks you through how to make it, what leaves to use, and how to put it to work in your garden beds.

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Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 By Mary Janik, Master Gardener Volunteer All. These. Leaves. What should we do with all these leaves?! It’s a common complaint in autumn. Folks rake ’em, bag ’em, burn ’em, compost ’em, and leave ’em. Or, you can make leaf ...

10/20/2026

Make sure your financial accounts are up-to-date because the right recipient matters.

Weekly Contribution: $42

10/16/2026

Sometimes in the garden we see things that make us worry and think we need to take action - spots on leaves, moths flying in the grass, some small "bug" on a leaf. However, good pest management requires us to first confirm we have a problem, then investigate what exactly is causing the problem, ask ourselves, "Is it that bad?" If so, select a control strategy that will be effective. For instance, these orange spots on a citrus leaf look pretty scary, but it is actually a good fungus that is parasitizing immature whiteflies. We hear lots of folks saying that they see moths in the grass, so they must need to spray for sod webworms, but there are many moth species that could be in your landscape that don't care a bit for grass. And since insect adults and young can look completely different, it is important to positively identify a suspected pest before trying to control it with pesticides, like this cute lady beetle larvae that loves to eat aphids. Of course, we're here to help you! You can send us a photo or bring in a sample to get a good, science-based recommendation.

FFL Principle #6 - Manage Yard Pests Responsibly - https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/principle-6-manage-pests/

10/16/2026

Dog Adoption Event! Looking for unconditional love, endless tail wags, and a best friend who will always be happy to see you? Meet some amazing pups who are ready to find their forever home this Saturday (9am - 1pm) at The Hub at Feather Oaks (6500 Miccosukee Road). Hope to see you there!

10/13/2026

From eating more fruits and vegetables to getting enough sleep, simple habits can help lower your risk of heart disease and support overall health.

♥ Check out these heart-healthy tips and challenge yourself to start with one healthy change this week!

10/13/2026

💸 Save your unexpected income! Every time you receive unexpected money, such as a tax refund, work bonus, or lottery winnings, add some to a savings account.

Weekly Contribution: $41

10/12/2026

Across pre‑Hispanic Andean cultures, this legume was a staple of daily life and an agricultural offering woven into religious rituals. The Incas revered peanuts as sacred gifts to their creator god, Viracocha.

From October 1 to November 20, donate unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter to support local pantries and community members.


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10/12/2026

True or False? Peanuts are native to South America. It's true! Archaeologists discovered pottery decorated with and shaped like peanuts dating back 3,500 years ago. Conquistadors brought peanuts back to Spain, where explorers and traders spread them throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia.

From October 1 to November 20, donate unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter to support local pantries and community members.


go.ufl.edu/pbc