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Urban Horticulture

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Urban horticulture programs are designed to help residents with environmental and pest control needs. Master Gardeners, Education/Training Specialists, and Extension Agents are always available to assist with landscape and gardening questions.

Programs such as Florida Friendly Landscaping™ teach residents to maintain attractive landscapes while reducing yard waste, pesticide, fertilizer, and water use. 

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Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Florida Master Gardener Volunteers are trained in a broad set of topics including water management, pests, vegetable gardening, turf care, and more.

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Florida Friendly Landscaping™

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) means using low-maintenance plants and environmentally sustainable practices. Learn how you can have a beautiful landscape that could save you time, energy and money while protecting our future.

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Speakers Bureau

Florida Master Gardener Volunteers are available to speak to your organization on many different topics of horticulture. Find out more about topics and how to arrange for a speaker.

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Help Desk

Florida Master Gardener Volunteers are available to answer your gardening questions five days a week at the Broward County Extension Help Desk.

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Sustainable Urban Food Production

Urban food production (also known as “urban agriculture”) is broadly defined as growing, processing, and distributing food for the urban market.

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Publications

Get accurate and timely information from these University of Florida articles along with newsletters and videos produced locally.