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Residential Horticulture Program

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The UF/IFAS Extension Residential Horticulture program of Manatee County provides researched-based gardening and landscaping information focused on sustainable and resource efficient solutions. A Master Gardener Volunteer plant clinic is staffed Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. from 10am til 2pm to answer questions related to your lawn and landscape. Workshops and presentations are open to the public and can be offered to groups through our speakers bureau. Tour our on-site demonstration garden.

Home Gardening & Pest Questions

Click "Home Gardening & Pest Questions" above to fill our our online inquiry form or Call our Plant Clinic at 722-4524 ext. 0000 Email your questions to ManateeMG@gmail.com / Florida-Friendly Landscaping recommendations / Insect, disease, and plant identification / Soil & pH testing / Vegetable and fruit tree recommendations / Trouble shooting plant problems

Recognition and Landscape Assistance Programs

Sit down in our office with Master Gardener volunteers who can help guide you to find solutions for your landscape. Our highly trained volunteers will discuss how to make Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) choices on your property helping you to save time, money, and resources. Click "Recognition and Landscape Assistance Programs" above to apply for the Florida-Friendly Landscape Assistance Program.

Workshops & Events

A variety of gardening and landscaping topics are presented at our public workshops. Specialist, Extension Agents, and Master Gardener Volunteers provide researched-based information to help you succeed in your landscaping and gardening endeavors.