Environmental Horticulture & Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator

Master Gardener Volunteers

Our Master Gardener Volunteers assist the public with plant and insect questions at Plant Clinics in three locations in the Florida Keys each month and volunteer their time at local nurseries, garden clubs, and events throughout the Keys. Come be part of this great group of green thumbs!

• About the Master Gardener Volunteer Program
• How to Become a Master Gardener Volunteer
• South Florida Master Gardener Handbook
• Forms for Volunteers
• Monroe County Master Gardener Facebook Page

Florida Friendly Landscaping

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) program teaches residents how to create and maintain attractive, low-maintenance landscapes. Nearshore water quality is improved by minimizing the amount of fertilizer and pesticides that enter stormwater runoff. FFL principles protect the Florida Keys' natural environment and save time and money.  

• Florida Friendly Landscaping Website

Best Management Practices

Homeowners and commercial landscape/nursery businesses are provided assistance with landscaping in the Keys through Best Management Practices for planting natives with slow-release fertilizers and integrated pest management.

• Best Management Practices Website 

UF/IFAS's Electronic Data Information Source

University of Florida Publications are available on our Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) webpage, which covers a wide variety of your plant and insect questions! Other topics covered by EDIS publications include Agriculture, Community Development, Environment, Families and Consumers, and 4-H Youth Development.

• Ask a Question Here

Need to Take a Pesticide Exam?

• Quick Guide: How to Obtain a Voucher for Pesticide Exam from FDACS
• Please schedule your exam with our office at (305) 292-4501 or at monroe@ifas.ufl.edu. We will request your voucher number when you show up for the exam. 
• To get your exam results, please go to the FDACS website. 

Please keep in mind that results are usually posted 2 weeks after an exam is submitted.

Additional Information

• Hoticultural Website