Tag: Demonstration Garden

How It Happened: Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Legacy Awards

by IFAS Advancement
February 5, 2025

Since its inception, the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program has been an integral part of the state’s agricultural and environmental landscape. Through this volunteer-based program, individuals receive comprehensive ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: (MGV), Brevard, Broward, Demonstration Garden, Endowment, Escambia, Flagler, Florida Master Gardener Legacy Fund, Franklin, How It Happened, Lake, Manatee, Master Gardener, Pasco, Santa Rosa, St.Johns, Sumter, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Walton
Monarch on plant

Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Twin Lakes Demonstration Gardens

by Ashley Ellis
July 25, 2024

Meet a Master Gardener Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we spotlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact in our community through their passion for horticulture and education. Today, we ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: (MGV), Demonstration Garden, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscape, MeetAnMGV, Pgm_HortRes, UFSaraExt_MGV

Drought Tolerance: The Amazing Plant Adaptations

by Taylor Clem, PhD
June 26, 2024

Here comes the drought stress... June first marks the beginning of Florida’s rainy season – although, it has not been that rainy lately. In fact, we've already received a couple of burn ban notifications from the Florida Forest Service. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beautiful, Demonstration Garden, Drought, Drought Tolerance, Drought Tolerant, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flowers, Landscapes, Right Plant Right Place, Water Efficiently

Harvesting Health: Medicinal Plants for the Central Florida Garden

by Heather Kalaman
June 12, 2024

Central Florida's ample sunlight and moderate rainfall create optimal conditions for cultivating a diverse array of herbs celebrated for their medicinal qualities. Gardeners and herbal enthusiasts in the region can establish vibrant medicinal ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Central Florida Gardening, Demonstration Garden, Exploration Gardens, Garden Education, Medicinal Plant, Ocextension, Residential Horticulture, Urban Horticulture

UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County – UPCOMING PROGRAMS, May 2024

by Taylor Clem, PhD
May 3, 2024

Letter from the Director Dear Nassau County Residents, April celebrated National Volunteer Month. Extension offices across the country are dependent upon our volunteers. Volunteers allow extension offices to expand their outreach by bringing ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Demonstration Garden, FFL, Nassau County, Plant Sale, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, Upcoming Programs
Inside of greenhouse

Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Educational Outreach Garden

by Ashley Ellis
February 12, 2024

Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we delve into the inspiring stories and impactful contributions of the passionate individuals who form the backbone of our gardening community. These dedicated volunteers bring ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Master Gardener Volunteer, MeetAnMGV, Pgm_HortRes, Volunteer
Flowering plants at Shamrock Park and Nature Center

Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: Shamrock Park Demonstration Garden

by Ashley Ellis
January 24, 2024

Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we delve into the inspiring stories and impactful contributions of the passionate individuals who form the backbone of our gardening community. These dedicated volunteers bring ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Master Gardener Volunteer, MeetAnMGV, Pgm_HortRes, Shamrock Park, Volunteer
Laurel Community Garden wide view of path and plots with vegetables growing

Navigating Your Next Garden Adventure

by Mindy Hanak
December 16, 2023

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 ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Community Garden, Demonstration Garden, Garden, Grow, Pgm_Gardens, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

A Spooky Garden

by Taylor Clem, PhD
October 11, 2023

Happy Fall! Happy Fall, everyone! Fall is my favorite time of year. As the summer temperatures begin to wane, I feel invigorated. As the end of the month nears, trees’ leaves change to their usual colors of reds, yellows, oranges, and purples. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Demonstration Garden, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flowers, Gardening, Halloween, IFAS, Nassau County, Plants, UF/IFAS Extension

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