UF/IFAS Extension
Indian River County
UF/IFAS Indian River offers educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, 4-H youth development, pesticide and fertilizer licensing. The office is currently closed to walk-ins, but we are available via phones or email. Please see the "Who We Are" page on the menu for contact information.
Contact
indian@ifas.ufl.edu
(772) 226-4330
1800 27th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960-0310
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5pm
For contact information select "Who We Are" page on main menu
Beautiful Bromeliads and Mischievous Mosquitoes
In January, 2016, I moved back to Florida from another southern state. It was great to see familiar plants and to be able to go to the beach again
06/26/2020
Herbs in the Winter Garden
Herbs are a tasty way to add some zing and zip to your meals. Most herbs are high in nutrients and phytochemicals which add health benefits as well as flavor to foods
08/24/2020
What's Going on Near You
Announcing! New Virtual Plant Clinic with Indian River County Master Gardeners
The recent virus concerns have many of the usual county services offices closed to walk in traffic. However, this does NOT mean these services are not available
08/07/2020
Cover Cropping in Summer
In the Wilting Heat
Many Floridians choose not to grow any edibles during the summer in order to let the garden beds rest. It is generally a hostile time of year to be doing very much in the landscape anyway
07/24/2020
Lynnette Jean Named Family Nutrition Program Associate Director
By Stella Harbilas
Lynnette Jean has been named the new associate director for the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program. She began her official duties July 10, 2020
“My focus in leading the Family Nutrition Program is on leveraging our strengths and expertise with those of our community partners,” said Jean
10/12/2020
What is Ailing My St. Augustine Grass?
What's Wrong with my St. Augustine Grass?
The Yellow Yard-
About the time September rolls around, while the rainy season seems like it just will not end, some lawns may exhibit some yellowing
08/24/2020
Gardening with Ginger and Turmeric
Here in South Florida there are many species of spices we can grow in our gardens. Ginger, Zingiber officinale, and Turmeric, Curcuma longa, are just two popular spices that can grow well in our Florida gardens
07/28/2020
Cover Cropping in Summer
In the Wilting Heat
Many Floridians choose not to grow any edibles during the summer in order to let the garden beds rest. It is generally a hostile time of year to be doing very much in the landscape anyway
07/24/2020
Easy as Cake
After a hard day working out in the hot sun there is not much better than a refreshing meal that does NOT require cooking. And what meal would be complete without dessert? The following is a quick and easy take on the classic icebox cake
06/11/2020
