Butterflies, birds and bees are fun to watch and an important part of food and flower gardens. Join us Sept. 12 for our free "Attracting Butterflies and More to Your Florida-Friendly Landscape" class, where we'll show you how to attract and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Horticulture
Join us Aug. 17 for a free, open discussion among HOA landscape committee members looking to establish more efficient committees, manage existing landscape plans, or improve old landscapes all while creating positive change within their associations. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Many people fear snakes, but did you know that they are actually very beneficial animals? Snakes eat rats, mice and other undesirable pests, and occasionally visit our home landscapes. Join us Aug. 15 for our free class that will help you learn ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Wildlife
Learn how to set up your own worm composting (vermicomposting) activity, in our free class July 17. Earthworms are extremely beneficial to the fertility of our soil. They decompose many types of organic matter producing valuable soil amendments. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes
Join Master Gardener volunteers from 9-11 a.m. June 7 (Hint: look for this event the first Thursday of every month) for a free tour of the demonstration garden at Shamrock Park & Nature Center, in Venice. Learn how the garden integrates ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Horticulture
Is the landscape getting tired and sad looking? Are the plants old and outdated? Has the pruning left the plants looking tortured? Learn practices and procedures for renovating homeowners association landscaping the Florida-Friendly way. Get ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home LandscapesButterflies, birds and bees are fun to watch and an important part of food and flower gardens. In our free, one-hour class, we'll teach you techniques to attract and keep them in your yard and garden, what they need, and some of their favorite ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
It's not exactly the icy wonderland shown in the image with this post, but we're experiencing some seriously cold weather for Florida. For homeowners (or renters), the cold blast can wreak havoc on landscapes and gardens. Let us, with the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Sarasota County Extension Master Gardeners will host a special screening of "Wild Orchid Man: Journey to Machu Picchu" on Jan. 3, at the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County office at Twin Lakes Park. Join former Selby Gardens botanist and orchid ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Natural Resources
Living on the coast or along a lake in Florida can make for a fantastic lifestyle, often replete with stunning scenery and vibrant ecosystems. But, that lifestyle carries with it additional responsibility, in the form of preserving our waters ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water