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A cluster of leafy plants with large green and pink multicolored leaves grows along the edge of a garden bed. Beside it sits a pair of gardening gloves, a small shovel, and a watering can.

Residential Horticulture

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The UF/IFAS Extension Residential Horticulture Agent provides research-based gardening and landscaping information to the residents of Highlands County. They also assist residents with landscaping questions with the help of Master Gardener Volunteers. 

The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is an outreach program composed of UF/IFAS Extension certified volunteers who are trained to provide research-based horticultural education to Highlands County residents. Do you have a gardening, plant, tree or insect question? Master Gardener Volunteers are available to assist you Monday through Friday from 9:30am - 3:30pm. You can now e-mail them at highlandsmg@ifas.ufl.edu or call them at the help desk at: 863-402-7151.

Contact

David Austin

Residential Horticulture / Master Gardner Coordinator
Extension Agent I
(863) 402-6540
davidaustin@ufl.edu

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