Indian River County Environmental Horticulture

The goal of the Environmental Horticulture program is to educate Indian River County residents to foster a love of Florida's unique natural environment. This department will enrich lives through teaching proper landscape plant selection and maintenance. Educating and assisting Indian River County residents and industry professionals are important features of this program.

Become a Volunteer

Master Gardener volunteers help the Environmental Horticulture Agent by answering homeowners' lawn and garden questions. They also help with community and school gardens. Master Gardeners may give horticultural seminars and demonstrations. Residents can find Master Gardener Volunteers at local garden-themed festivals and events booths. For more information, see the Indian River County Master Gardener page or contact Nickie Munroe, Environmental Horticulture Agent at Lnmunroe@ufl.edu 

Environmental Horticulture Resources

• UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture website
• UF/IFAS Extension Publications: home & gardening publications search website
• Contact UF/IFAS Indian River County Master Gardeners for home landscape assistance: ircmg1@gmail.com.

Monthly Topics:

• Dealing with lawn insect pests - Insect_Pest_Management_on_Turfgrass-ENY300
• Lychee Pest of Concern: Lychee Erinose Mites, LEM
• Free residential soil pH testing for Indian River County Residents:  Indian River County soil sample instructions and form
• UF/IFAS SoilsLab residential soil testing for nutrients - UF Landscape & Veg Garden Soil Test Form.
• UF/IFAS SoilsLab residential soil testing fee schedule- UF Soils Lab Fee Schedule