UF/IFAS Extension
Indian River County
UF/IFAS Indian River offers educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, 4-H youth development, pesticide and fertilizer licensing. To make sure you receive timely assistance, Agents are readily available via phones or email. Go to 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
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
What's Going on Near You
Hurricane Prep for your Pool
In the frenzy of preparing for an impending hurricane, many of those with residential pools overlook steps needed to prepare the pool for a major storm. Following are some tips, do's and don'ts when it comes to pool preparation prior to and after a hurricane
10/20/2020
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
Pandemic eating among the food-secure: more comfort foods, but not a drastic increase
During the first three months of the pandemic, food-secure people did not change their eating habits very much, although some of them turned a bit more to comfort foods, new University of Florida research shows. The study also serves as a cautionary tale for how people might want to eat in future pandemics
01/05/2021
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 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
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
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
