Extension
You can find CLCE faculty and staff actively participating in Extension projects throughout the state. Here are a few of the current projects.
Gardening in a Minute
Gardening in a Minute is the mass media outlet for CLCE. Airing every weekday on Florida public radio stations, each show gives a short tip to amateur and experienced gardeners. Gardening in a Minute is hosted by Tom Wichman, Florida Master Gardener Coordinator, written and produced by the CLCE Information Office, and reviewed by faculty. This collaborative program reaches 15,000 listeners a day and has won five national awards.
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods is a UF/IFAS Extension educational and outreach program that emphasizes gardening practices that are environmentally and economically sound. With techniques such as low-maintenance planting and careful water use, the nine FYN principles preserve Florida's landscape while saving its residents time, energy, and money. FYN works with residents, builders, and developers.
Green Industry BMPs
Best Management Practices (BMPs) are designed to preserve and protect Florida's water resources from non-point-source pollution. The Green Industry BMPs were developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with pest control operators, fertilizer sales businesses, environmental groups, and the University of Florida. Laurie Trenholm, urban turfgrass specialist and affiliate CLCE faculty member, coordinates the Green Industry BMP trainings.
Coming Soon: Gardening Solutions
Gardening Solutions is a Web site for Florida’s gardeners that will provide seasonal information and ideas for more Florida-friendly yards.
