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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 like Florida Friendly Landscaping™ teach residents how to keep their yards attractive. They also show how to cut down on yard waste, pesticides, fertilizers, and water use. Other services are available too. They can help you solve problems, research solutions, and discover new things.

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Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Florida Master Gardener Volunteers receive extensive training. Their training covers a broad set of topics. These include water management, pest control, vegetable gardening, turf care, and much 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 staff the Broward County Extension Help Desk. They are available five days a week. Stop by or call with your gardening questions.

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Sustainable Urban Food Production

Urban food production is also known as "urban agriculture." The term has a broad meaning. It refers to growing, processing, and distributing food specifically 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.