Office and Gardens closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving

Wooden plank walkway through a palm garden.

Visit our Discovery Gardens. 3.5 acres and 23 gardens blooming with home landscape ideas.

Blueberries and peaches are becoming popular with UF cultivars adapted to Central Florida.

Two white Brahman cattle stand in a green pasture under a blue sky

Most Florida ranchers care for brood cows on pasture and raise calves to sell at Market.

UF/IFAS Extension
Lake County

UF/IFAS Extension Lake County is a partnership between State, Federal, and Lake County government for the purpose of providing scientific knowledge and expertise to the public.

Contact

lake@ifas.ufl.edu
(352)-343-4101
1951 Woodlea Rd.
Tavares, FL 32778

Hours

Office: M-F 8a-5p
Plant Clinic: M-F 10a-2p
Garden: M-F 9a-4p, Sat 9a-3p

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