UF IFAS Ext Broward - Urban Horticulture

05/06/2026

Very proud to present our collaboration work at the 2026 UF/IFAS Extension Summit! 🌱🐝
Celebrating 2 years of partnership between UF/IFAS Broward County Extension, 4‑H, and Urban Horticulture! Our team showcased a poster on a cross‑pollination training initiative for Master Gardener Volunteers, focused on youth protection and safe youth development.
Over the past two years, we’ve trained volunteers on the importance of consistent youth‑safety standards across all Broward County, Florida 4‑H, and national 4‑H activities. By integrating youth protection into everyday volunteer training, we’re helping maintain program integrity, community trust, and safe, high‑quality experiences for the youth, families, and partners we serve.
Thank you to our Master Gardener Volunteers, 4‑H staff, and community partners for your commitment to safety, education, and growing brighter futures together! 🌿✨

04/26/2026

🌿💚 A heartfelt thank you to Flamingo Gardens for hosting our MGV Class of 2026! 💚🌿
Our volunteers had an incredible time exploring your beautiful grounds, learning from your team, and deepening their knowledge of South Florida’s unique plants and landscapes. Experiences like this truly bring classroom learning to life and strengthen our shared mission of gardening education and environmental stewardship.
We appreciate your continued support in inspiring the next generation of Master Gardener Volunteers! 🌸🌴

04/26/2026

🌿✨ The MGV Class of 2026 is in full bloom! ✨🌿
This week, our Master Gardener Volunteers dove into the fascinating world of Florida’s native orchids 🌸—learning how these unique plants grow, thrive, and support our local ecosystems.
The class put knowledge into action with a hands-on orchid installation right here in the Extension garden, helping create a living display that will continue to educate and inspire our community.
To top it off, participants explored how to bring orchids home by getting introduced to beautiful and beginner-friendly Oncidium orchids—perfect for adding a touch of tropical elegance to your own space 🌼
Learning, planting, and growing together—this is what Extension is all about!

04/23/2026

On Earth Day, we’re reminded that healthy landscapes can also nourish healthy communities. Broward County Master Gardener Volunteers are helping grow food in urban environments and support local food desert areas through hands-on service, education, and stewardship. Together, we can grow a greener, more resilient future. 🌿
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04/20/2026

Ready to grow your garden from the ground up?
Join us on May 14, 2026, for Seed Starting 101 and learn how to turn tiny seeds into healthy, thriving plants! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this fun, hands-on workshop will give you the skills and confidence to start seeds successfully at home.

You’ll learn:

How to choose the right seeds for your garden

What supplies you need to get started

Step-by-step seed sowing techniques

Tips for caring for young seedlings

Common mistakes to avoid

Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off your gardening season with expert guidance, practical tips, and a chance to get growing right away!

Spots are limited — register today:

Get your green thumb ready with easy tips and tricks to kickstart your garden from seed to sprout.

04/20/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers for your time and energy at the Fern Forest Native Plant Sale on April 18th! 🌿💚
From setup and plant care to helping visitors choose the perfect Florida‑friendly natives, your knowledge and passion made the event a success. We’re so grateful for everything you do to grow healthy gardens and a healthier community.

04/20/2026

Thank you to the Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer Outreach Team for leading such a great educational booth at the 2026 City of Plantation Earth Day celebration! Your passion for sharing science-based gardening knowledge and engaging with the community helps make a lasting impact. We appreciate your dedication to educating, inspiring, and connecting with residents in support of a greener, healthier community. 🌱🌎


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04/11/2026

A heartfelt thank you goes to the UF Lettuce Breeding Team at UF Everglades Research for hosting our Broward County Master Gardener Volunteers class this year!
We're so grateful for the behind-the-scenes tour of your innovative lettuce breeding program—learning about the cutting-edge research, resilient varieties, and sustainable techniques was truly inspiring. Your passion for advancing Florida-friendly agriculture shines through and empowers our community to grow smarter. 🌱🥬

04/09/2026

🦋 Step into a world of fluttering wings and vibrant blooms from today’s Florida‑Friendly Butterfly Gardening workshop at , proudly led by our Broward County Master Gardener Volunteers!

Participants learned how to design a butterfly garden that supports the full life cycle—from caterpillar host plants to nectar‑rich blooms—while weaving in all 9 Florida‑Friendly Landscaping™ principles. Our MGVs showed how choosing native and Florida‑Friendly plants helps conserve water, supports pollinators, and creates beautiful, low‑maintenance landscapes right here in South Florida.
If you’re ready to turn your backyard into a butterfly haven, our team is here to help you get started! 🌿🐝
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04/05/2026

Proud to Support Sustainable Landscapes with PBS!

Thrilled that our team from Broward County Extension UF/IFAS and UF/IFAS Research contributed to this new South Florida PBS release exploring lawns and landscape management.

The segment delivers science-based insights on how our yards impact water resources, communities, and Florida's unique environment—perfectly aligning with Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles.

Grateful to South Florida PBS for its platform to reach homeowners with practical, sustainable solutions.

Watch the full segment:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=lyK9UgAgwBk&pp=4gcMEgpwZXJwbGV4aXR5iggCQAE%3D

Why do we have lawns everywhere—and are they worth it?Explore the surprising history of lawns, why they’ve become so common in the U.S., and why more homeown...