UF Environmental Horticulture

UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences expands as Environmental Horticulture faculty and staff join the department under a shared vision. UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture faculty and staff join the Horticultural Sciences Department, an expansion strengthening collaboration across Florida.

Next week! Don't miss this amazing sale!

We are almost two weeks out and a million times excited 💚

Environmental Horticulture Club Poinsettia Sale -- Pre-Sale Signup Please review the tentative time slots below and pick the one that best suits you. Deliveries are only valid for those within ~5 miles of UF, and you must order AT MINIMUM 25 poinsettias total. We will deliver the poinsettias to your address during the time slot for which you signed up. Thank you!

CLIMATE MANAGEMENT
🗓 Starts November 10 | 📍 Online Course
Take your climate control knowledge to the expert level.
🌱 Understand plant physiology and its role in greenhouse & controlled environment management
🌱 Advanced-level course for experienced commercial growers
🌱 Ideal for those with intermediate training or horticulture science background
🎓 Designed for professionals in greenhouse production and climate control.
👉 Enroll now and elevate your growing expertise!
https://loom.ly/Mal41rY

Practical Disease Management
Starts November 10
Online Course
Want to prevent plant disease before it starts? Learn how diseases develop and spread, manage growing conditions, and apply both organic and conventional solutions.
✅ Chemical management for greenhouse & nursery
✅ Safe fungicide handling & regulations
✅ Designed for greenhouse, nursery & hydroponics professionals
✅ Counts toward the Plant Health Professional Certificate
Intermediate level – ideal for those with some experience or university training.
Open to U.S. and international learners in production, technical, or sales roles.
👉 Enroll now and grow your expertise! https://loom.ly/Mal41rY

🌱 Ready to level up your w**d management skills in nurseries and greenhouses?
Join our intermediate-level course starting November 3 and learn:
✅ W**d ID & herbicide programs
✅ Non-chemical control methods that actually work
✅ How media, irrigation & fertilization affect w**d growth
✅ Best herbicides for your nursery
✅ Sprayer calibration & injury prevention
✅ How to cut hand w**ding & herbicide costs
Designed for greenhouse & nursery employees in production, technical, or sales roles — in the US and internationally.
Available in English & Spanish
Counts toward the Plant Health Professional Program
Don’t miss out! Enroll today and grow your expertise.
Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/Mal41rY

https://wilmotgardens.med.ufl.edu/2025/09/04/2025-fall-plant-sale-pre-order-event-now-open/

🌱 New Online Course for 2025!
SUBSTRATES FOR CONTAINER-GROWN PLANTS
📅 October 6 – October 31, 2025
Unlock the science behind potting mixes and growing media to improve plant health and productivity! This intermediate-level course is perfect for greenhouse and nursery professionals in production, technical, or sales roles—whether you're in the U.S. or internationally.
🔍 What you'll learn:
• Understand how substrates affect water and air availability
• Select substrate components
• Test physical, chemical & biological properties of substrates
• Tailor irrigation and fertilization strategies for better crop management
🌍 Available in English and Spanish
🎓 Designed for those with some experience or university-level training
✅ This course counts toward the Root Zone Expert Program!
📲 Register now and grow your expertise!
👉 https://loom.ly/Mal41rY

🌿 We're at The Landscape Show in Orlando! 🌿
Come visit the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture at the FNGLA Landscape Show — where innovation meets inspiration in the green industry!
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🚨 Two Powerful Online Courses for Horticulture Professionals! 🚨
📅 September 8 – October 3, 2025
💻 100% Online | 🕒 Learn Anytime | 🌎 Open Worldwide

🌟 Success with your Latino Workforce
Taught by Dr. Claudio Pasian, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, this course helps non-Latino supervisors and coworkers improve communication and efficiency in multicultural teams.
✨ New this year: Enhanced Spanish language training + an AI chatbot for horticulture term translation!
📌 Course in English | Intermediate level

🌿 Field Diagnosis of Plant Diseases
Led by Dr. Carrie Harmon, Director of the UF/IFAS Plant Diagnostic Center, this course empowers growers to identify plant diseases and use field-friendly diagnostic tools confidently.
📌 Part of the Plant Health Professional Certificate | Intermediate level

💲 $285 per course
🎉 20% off when registering 5 or more participants!
📚 Includes videos, quizzes, discussion boards with PhD instructors, and 8 learning modules released weekly.

👉 Register now: https://loom.ly/wt-pwfw
📧 Questions? Please email us at [email protected]

COSTING AND PROFITABILITY
August 11 – September 5, 2025
Offered by UF/IFAS Extension Greenhouse Training Online
Advanced Course for Greenhouse, Nursery & Hydroponics Professionals
Ready to take your business to the next level? Learn how to accurately estimate production costs and profits to make smarter decisions and boost your bottom line.
✅ Designed for experienced growers, technical staff, and sales professionals
✅ Ideal for U.S. and international participants
✅ Lectures & assignments available in English and Spanish
Advanced level – perfect for upper-level university students or seasoned professionals.
Register now and grow your profitability: https://loom.ly/Mal41rY