For most of you, below-freezing temperatures are as natural as winter itself, but for Florida citrus growers, we start worrying when temperature dip below 32 degrees. That’s when damage can occur to the citrus crop, and if it stays below freezing too long, the trees themselves will suffer. This past…
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Gift Basket Ideas for Bosses, Clients, Coworkers, and the Rest of Us Because they can be customized to fit nearly any event or occasion, gift baskets are popular year-round presents. They can send to say, “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” “Congratulations,” or to express almost any sentiment. Of course, the…
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The tangerine is great because there are many health benefits to eating and snacking on tangerines. There are many major nutrients that can be found in a tangerine and there is a lot of research that backs the health benefits of eating the tangerine fruit. Because the tangerine is in…
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While it is inevitable that everyone needs to snack in between meals, the key is learning how to consume healthy snacks. One way to do that is choose Florida oranges instead of reaching for a piece of cake or box of cookies. Do not be fooled-it will not be easy,…
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This winter you can avoid catching colds and the flu by eating plenty of navel oranges. Like grapefruits and other citrus fruits navel oranges are packed with Vitamin C, which will help your immune system stay strong and healthy. The stronger you are before flu season starts the less likely…
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Honey tangerines and other citrus fruits can get you fit this winter. After the winter holidays are over millions of people go on diets trying to lose those holiday pounds and get ready for revealing spring and summer clothing. But it can be very difficult to give up all the…
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Citrus has been farmed commercially in Florida since the 1800s. Today, the industry is worth more than $9 billion. Here are three interesting facts you may not have known about Florida citrus. Florida Citrus is More Than Just Oranges Florida citrus farmers grow many different types of citrus. In addition…
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It’s almost time for summer picnic season and you can get a jump on picnic planning by planning on using Indian River citrus to decorate your picnics and barbecues. Decorating for outdoor parties needs to be done carefully, because flowers and other traditional decorations can wilt or lose their shape…
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Even though it’s been a long cold winter spring is just around the corner. You can be certain spring is coming because Temple oranges are in season and that means spring is on the way. Temple oranges are a hybrid fruit, a cross between an orange and a tangerine, and…
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Shopping for a gift to give your parents is tough sometimes. Whether you’re shopping for the holiday season, their birthdays, or any other occasion finding the right gift in your price range can require a lot of work. On the one hand, you want to impress them with your attention…