Florida's environment and climate present unique challenges for creating and maintaining landscapes. So, we offer research-based assistance, information, and advice. Whether you are developing a vegetable garden, choosing landscape plants, seeking information about lawn care, or looking for the latest professional training, our resources can help you.

Learn more about how Extension helps Sarasota County residents and industry professionals alike achieve bountiful gardens and beautiful landscapes that meld seamlessly with natural Florida, through the following programs:

garden with leafy greens coming out of the ground and a shed in the background, at a local community garden. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]Gardens 

Builds communities around food, improving access to healthy produce for residents and students while raising agricultural awareness

participants listen to information during a class for commercial horticulture professionals, at uf/ifas extension sarasota county. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]Horticulture, Commercial

Provides continuing education to landscaping, turf, and other horticulture professionals on current techniques and best management practices for irrigation, chemical applications, and other maintenance needs.

florida-friendly plants and shrubs thrive in a home landscape in florida. [credit: uf/ifas]Horticulture, Residential

Provides education and training for homeowners and professionals to create and manage appealing, Florida-Friendly landscapes that reduce the need for and costs of irrigation, chemical applications, and other maintenance that might harm the ecosystem. Learn about our Master Gardener Volunteer program and how to join.

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