UF IFAS Ext Broward - Urban Horticulture

Episode 2 of Flip My Florida Yard is now live on YouTube. ▶️ Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=O8ehdlKwUSE

This week, we’re tackling two major yard challenges with smart, DIY solutions:
🌧️ In Tallahassee, we help a family fix flooding and erosion with a retaining wall, rain barrel system, and water-wise design

🦋 In Coral Springs, we transform a rocky, weed-filled yard into a Florida-Friendly landscape that attracts birds, butterflies, and pollinators

Get inspired with practical projects you can try at home, from drip irrigation to repurposing materials and building your own wildlife features.

Unearth a Story is back! Join UF/IFAS Extension Broward County faculty and Master Gardener Volunteers for a fun and informative summer series at the Broward County Library. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your gardening knowledge, these sessions offer practical tips and inspiration for South Florida landscapes.

Upcoming topics include:

Seed Starting 101 — Saturday, June 20, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ — Thursday, July 23, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Home Vegetable Gardening for South Florida — Saturday, July 25, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration is required and opens on June 1. Learn more and register at Broward.org/Library/Events. We look forward to seeing you there!

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! 🌿✨

🌿💚 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! 🌸🌴

🌿✨ 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!

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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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:

Seed Starting 101 Get your green thumb ready with easy tips and tricks to kickstart your garden from seed to sprout.

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.

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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