Plants, Landscapes, Edible Gardens, and more!

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The Baker County Horticulture Program offers educational programs for residents in the area of Environmental Horticulture.  Program emphasis is on Florida-Friendly Landscaping^TM and best management practices (BMPs) for lawns, landscapes, and edible gardens.

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FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING

Learn how to use low-maintenance plants and environmentally sustainable practices to create a beautiful landscape that saves you time, energy and money while protecting Florida's natural resources.

FRUIT & VEGETABLE GARDENING

Learn what varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs grow best in Florida and find information on planting dates, fertilizing, pruning, pest management, and hydroponic production systems.

BAKER COUNTY ARBORETUM

The Baker County Extension Office has its very own Arboretum for all to enjoy. This learning landscape features over 40 species of trees (including 25 Florida natives), numerous perennial flowers and shrubs, a fruit orchard, pollinator garden and more.

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DIAGNOSTIC FORMS

For soil and plant testing:

• Bahia Pastures
• Citrus Producer
• Landscape & Vegetable Garden
• Plant Disease
• Plant Identification
• Producer (Crops)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Find useful information, fact sheets, gardening guides, and links to our blog, social media, and other pages.

MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Training volunteers in delivering information to residents on how to design, plant, and care for their plants and landscapes in a Florida-Friendly way.