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UF Gardening Blogs

Get a look inside the minds and gardens of UF/IFAS staff and horticulture experts.

Photo of Kim Taylor 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.
Photo of Kim Gabel 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.
Florida Master Gardener logo 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.
FYN logo 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.
FFL logo 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.
Tom Wichman 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.
FruitScapes poster image FruitScapes
The source for information on temperate, subtropical and tropical fruit crops in the Florida landscape.