Lawn & Garden
Florida gardening presents unique challenges, so we offer research-based assistance, information, and advice. Whether you are developing a vegetable garden, choosing landscape plants, or seeking information about lawn care, our resources will help you make your yard green and beautiful.
To find out what Extension services are available in your area or to get personal assistance, please contact your county Extension office.
Cold Protection of Plants
What you can do before and after a freeze to protect your vulnerable ornamental plants. More...
Vegetable Gardening
Planning a Spring garden? Read this article and view the video presentations to get you started. More...
Organic Vegetable Seeds
Planning an organic garden? Now is the time to start you seeds indoors. Find organic seed suppliers. More...
African Violets
The African violet (Saintpaulia species) is a popular houseplant that grows and flowers in the average home. More...
Landscaping with Native Plants
Conserve water and beautify your yard with plants, trees and flowers that are native to Florida. More...
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
- Entomology and Nematology Department
- Environmental Horticulture Department
- Extension Soil Testing Laboratory
- FAWN: Florida Automated Weather Network
- Florida Master Gardener Program
- Florida Partnership for Water, Agriculture & Community Sustainability at Hastings
- Florida Yards & Neighborhoods
- Gardening in a Minute
- Horticultural Sciences Department
- IPM Florida
- Landscape Plants
- Living Green
- Pesticide Information Office
- Plant Pathology Department
- ProHort
- School Gardens
- Soil and Water Science Department
- Trees and Hurricanes
State & Federal Agencies
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- Florida Department of Community Affairs
