UF Gardening Blogs
Get a look inside the minds and gardens of UF/IFAS staff and horticulture experts.
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Cannas and Bananas Environmental horticulture writer Kim Taylor takes us along as she attempts to transform her suburban yard from "blah to bold" using bold and bright plants. |
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Florida Keys Landscape Advisor Monroe County environmental horticulture agent Kim Gabel offers advice and information on environmentally friendly landscaping practices for homeowners in the Florida Keys. |
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Florida Master Gardener Program Keep updated with what's happening in the state program, get in-depth information on featured plants, learn about upcoming events of interest to both Master Gardeners and gardening enthusiasts, and more. |
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Polk County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods This blog encourages and educates Polk County Residents on the nine principles of a Florida-friendly landscape, addressing topics like pollution in stormwater runoff, water shortages and disappearing habitats, and what can be done about it. |
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Manatee FYN Landscaping the Florida-Friendly way means using low maintenance plants and environmentally sustainable practices. Learn how you can have a beautiful landscape that could save you time, energy and money while protecting our future. |
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Tom's Green Thumb Tom Wichman is the statewide coordinator for the Florida Master Gardener Program and voice of Gardening in a Minute. He blogs about what's going on in his own garden and documents his trips to gardens worldwide. |
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FruitScapes The source for information on temperate, subtropical and tropical fruit crops in the Florida landscape. |









