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Gardens, Lawns, and Landscapes

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

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This collection contains workshops that focus on your central Florida yard. From lawns to vegetable gardens, tree care to composting. We have workshops to help you successfully manage your landscape and lawn as well as grow your own edible plants.

Events in this collection

Your Central Florida Lawn (Food & Raffle Prizes)
Today at 12:00
Free
Pollinators: Gardening for the Little Heroes of Our Planet
Sat, Jun 14, 9:00 AM
From $0.00
Growing & Cooking with Herbs
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00 PM
Free
Growing Tropical Fruit in Your Central Florida Yard
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00 AM
Free
Lunch & Learn: Smart Landscape Design for Florida-Friendly Living
Tue, Aug 19, 12:00 PM
Free
Dig In! Start Your First Vegetable Garden
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00 AM
Free
Lunch & Learn: Growing Great Groundcovers
Tue, Nov 18, 12:00 PM
Free

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UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

Organizer of Gardens, Lawns, and Landscapes

Discover the power of research-based learning with UF/IFAS Extension Polk County by following our Eventbrite page.We offer a wide range of programs designed to enhance your life, home, and community, such as:Natural Resources and Conservation programs covering urban forestry, invasive species, and aquatic ecosystemsResidential Horticulture, including lawngrass management, beneficial insects, and the Master Gardener programFlorida-Friendly Landscaping program with a focus on drought-tolerant options and waterfront protectionFamily and Consumer Science topics like chronic disease management and healthy eatingSmall Farms programs cover practices such as beekeeping and backyard poultry and livestockPesticide applicators can access license testing, CEU classes, and exam prep coursesFollow our page and stay up-to-date on our diverse offerings!UF/IFAS Extension Polk County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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