Environmental Horticulture

Master Gardener Volunteers

Our Master Gardener Volunteers help answer questions about plants and insects.

They offer help at plant clinics in three locations in the Florida Keys each month. They also volunteer at:

• Local nurseries

• Garden clubs

• Community events

Join this group of people who love plants and gardening!

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Learn More About the Program

• Learn about the Master Gardener Volunteer Program

• Apply to become a Master Gardener Volunteer

• Read the South Florida Master Gardener Handbook

• Access Master Gardener Volunteer forms

• Follow the Monroe County Master Gardener Facebook Page

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Florida-Friendly Landscaping

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) program teaches people how to create yards that are:

• Beautiful

• Easy to care for

• Good for the environment

This program helps protect water quality by reducing fertilizer and pesticide runoff.

👉 Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu

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Best Management Practices

We help homeowners and businesses with smart landscaping tips.

These include:

• Planting native plants

• Using slow-release fertilizers

• Managing pests in safe ways

👉 Explore landscaping best practices: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu

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UF/IFAS Resources

The Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) website has helpful guides from the University of Florida.

You can find information about:

• Plants and insects

• Agriculture

• Community development

• Environment

• Families and consumers

• 4-H youth programs

👉 Search UF/IFAS research guides: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu

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Need to Take a Pesticide Exam?

You will need a voucher from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

👉 Get a pesticide exam voucher: https://aes.agriculture.state.fl.us

Then, schedule your exam with our office:
📞 (305) 292-4501
📧 monroe@ifas.ufl.edu

Bring your voucher number when you come to take the exam.

👉 Check your exam results: https://aes.agriculture.state.fl.us

⏱️ Results are usually posted about 2 weeks after your exam.