UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County
The Smith/Lever Act of 1914 established the Cooperative Extension Service (Orange County - February 23, 1914). Since then, numerous Extension professionals have dedicated their lives to help identify county needs and develop results oriented programs to help solve those needs.
Contact
orange@ifas.ufl.edu
(407) 254-9200
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
Hours
Monday - Friday
8a.m. - 5p.m.
Plant Clinic
Monday - Friday
8a.m. - Noon; 1p.m. - 5p.m.
Cool Season Vegetables — November in the Garden
Since September you have been growing warm season vegetables and now it is time to add cool season vegetables to the garden. Temperatures are starting to drop and the production of the warm season vegetables is slowing for the same reason
10/10/2018
Know Your Grains
While many of us may have heard that we need to eat grains, we may not really understand what the “big deal” is when it comes to choosing the type or source of the grain. If you add to that the confusion around “gluten free,” “whole grain” or “multi-grain,” a simple, enjoyable, task may become overwhelming
01/31/2019
What's Going on Near You
Healthy Living Expo, 5K Milk Run & Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Festival
Join us on March 2, 2019 for our Healthy Living Expo, 5k Milk Run and Orange County Master Gardener Plant Sale & Garden Festival at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Start your day off right by running through historic dairy cow pastures while enjoying all the beauty Florida nature has to offer
01/28/2019
Limit Screen Time
Screens are everywhere and most daily activities involve using a screen of one type or another. To that end, children are no exception
10/25/2018
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
Holiday Shopping Survival Guide: 10 Tips to Keep the Holiday Fun and Avoid Extra Holiday Debt
The holidays are here! Some people plan and shop for the upcoming festivities throughout the year, while others prefer to shop last minute. Whatever your style, it’s likely you’ll utilize online or mobile shopping to get at least some of the job done
11/30/2018
Yard to Table – Sugar Snap Peas
My favorite fall crop is also one of the easiest - sugar snap peas! True garden peas are difficult to grow in Florida, but sugar snaps couldn’t be easier. Pair the plump pods with cool weather broccoli, and let stir fry season begin!
There are several varieties of sugar snaps that range from four to six foot vines
11/16/2018
Limit Screen Time
Screens are everywhere and most daily activities involve using a screen of one type or another. To that end, children are no exception
10/25/2018
Savings Tricks & Treats
Halloween is that time of year when the weather cools down and families are out and about enjoying fall festivals, farmers markets and pumpkin patches. Parents often go crazy searching for unique costumes, decorations, and an assorted variety of candy in preparation for different Halloween events
10/24/2018
