UF/IFAS Extension
Manatee County
The Manatee County Extension Service is an educational program within county government which brings the resources of the University of Florida to Manatee County to solve local problems, provide educational opportunities, promote economic enhancement and improve the quality of life for all.
Contact
manatee@ifas.ufl.edu
941-722-4524
1303 17th Street West
Palmetto, FL 34221
Recognition Beyond Boundaries
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County Master Gardener Volunteers were recognized for excellence during the 2021 International Master Gardener Conference, hosted by the Virginia Extension Master Gardener Program. The conference is attended by more than a thousand program volunteers from most of the 50 states, Canada, and South Korea
09/03/2021
Why Garden?
Gardens have a delicate and meaningful existence, they are beautiful, they can sustain us, and they offer us the opportunity to re-engage with the natural cycles of the earth. We can experience the joy of sunshine, the despair of storm-tossed blooms and the magic of a seed unfurling its first leaves
08/24/2021
What's Going on in Florida
Earth Day 2021
What is Earth Day?
Earth Day is not any old holiday. We don’t celebrate with feasts and presents or balloons, but often through volunteerism and activism
04/20/2021
The Rural Telehealth Initiative: Lowering Barriers to Health Care
For me, a visit to the doctor can be an inconvenience. Between fighting traffic, finding a parking spot, checking in and doing time in the waiting room, I usually have to carve out an hour or more of my day, all for about 15 minutes of quality time with the doctor
08/06/2021
From The Garden Bench: Swamp Sunflower
A Native Fall Winner: Swamp Sunflower
by: Norma Kisida, Master Gardener Volunteer
As summer flowers fade, we still have many later blooming native plants to bring us color and provide food for wildlife. One that may not be as common in the home landscape - unless you are a native plant enthusiast - is the swamp or narrow leaf sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius)
08/23/2021
Tips for Teaching Children about Money
As parents or caregivers, one of the concepts that we need to teach to our children is the responsibility that comes with handling money. This becomes a valuable tool for them to use as they grow and develop into adulthood
08/02/2021
Befriend the Beetle!
Sending sinuous tendrils forth, the air potato vine (Dioscorea bulblifera) can grow as much as 8 inches each day during our summer growing season. This invasive vine, considered one of the most aggressive invasive plants in Florida, can be found in natural areas, disturbed
07/21/2021
Tips for Tracking Red Tide
For a quick list of links to current red tide conditions, scroll to the end!
First published September 2018. Last updated July 19, 2021
07/19/2021
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