Residential Horticulture

The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program addresses the serious problems of water shortages, storm-water runoff pollution and disappearance of wildlife habitats by enlisting Floridians in the effort to save our natural resources. The program provides 9 interrelated horticultural principles in its community education and outreach activities. This integrated approach helps residents create and maintain beautiful landscapes which conserve natural resources, reduce labor and protect our environment. FY&N is a statewide program from University of Florida IFAS Extension.

Florida Master Gardeners are University of Florida-trained volunteer teachers. Master Gardeners educate and provide research-based information to Floridians about gardening-America's most popular pastime. Their information about planning and maintaining urban, suburban, and rural landscapes always emphasizes environmental stewardship.