Register for upcoming UF/IFAS Extension Programs

UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners.  Our residents are supported with research-based solutions to many of your everyday problems.  We can help you save water, shop smarter, eat healthier, identify your plant problems, and help prepare our youth for adulthood. 

In doing this, we offer a variety of programs.  To find out more information about a specific program or to sign up, please click the link below.  Many of our programs are offered virtually.

Growing a Backyard Food Forest

Discover how to transform your backyard into a thriving, edible paradise! Learn how to select and integrate a diverse range of fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, and vegetables to cultivate a beautiful, bountiful, and sustainable backyard food forest that will provide you with fresh produce for years to come. Whether you have a small suburban yard or a larger rural property, you'll leave with the knowledge and inspiration to create your own lush and productive ecosystem right at home.

When:  Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Where: 3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1143178580909?aff=oddtdtcreator

Houseplants 101

Come learn basic care instructions for your houseplants such as watering, light, soil requirements, propagation and repotting.  You will also learn about taking care of common houseplant such as pothos, monstera and spider plants.

When:  Monday, March 17th - 10:00 a.m.

Where:  3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Registration:  Houseplants 101 Tickets, Mon, Mar 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Gardening with Herbs in Northeast Florida

Cultivate Flavor and Fragrance in Your Northeast Florida Garden! Join us for an enriching program where you'll gain insights into the science of herb gardening. Learn about best practices, recommended site conditions, and seasonal herb choices to ensure your herb garden flourishes in our unique Northeast Florida climate. 

When:  Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Where: Virtual/Zoom

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1143166444609?aff=oddtdtcreator

Fairy Garden Make & Take

Are you looking for ways to bring more magic to your garden? Join us to learn how to make and take care of your own fairy garden! We will cover how to create, plant and maintain a miniature garden. Plants and decorations will be provided, all you need to bring is creativity.

When:  Thursday, March 20, 2025 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Where:  3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1141326350839?aff=oddtdtcreator

Pasture Management

When:  April 1, 2025 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Where:  3125 Agricultural Center Drive

Registration:  There is no fee to attend but you MUST preregister.  Call the UF/IFAS Extension Office at 904-209-0430 to register.

Ornamental & Turf Pesticide Prep and Exam

When:  April 9, 2025

Where:  3125 Agricultural Center Drive

Registration:  Space is very limited.  Call the UF/IFAS Extension Office at 904-209-0430 to register. 

MGV Spring Plant Sale

Join us at the UF/IFAS St. Johns County Extension Office for our Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale! We will have landscape plants, houseplants, and vegetable seedlings available. We’ll also have garden art made by Master Gardeners for sale and will offer tours of the Demonstration Gardens on property.

When: Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where:  3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092 

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