| Horticulture Dana Venrick, B.S.E, M.S. Extension Agent Commercial Horticulture dvenrick@co.volusia.fl.us
Karen Stauderman B.S. kstauderman@co.volusia.fl.us DeLand (386) 822-5778 Daytona Beach (386) 257-6012 New Smyrna Beach (386) 423-3368 |
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Residential/Urban Horticulture
Residents who need answers to questions such as "When do I plant?" "What kind of grass is best for this area?" and "When do I fertilize?" find the Extension Service is the place to call. The Residential Horticulture agent or trained master gardeners are never too busy to answer your questions on gardening.You must have an Acrobat Reader to view PDF files. If you do not have one, you may download one for free
Applications are being accepted for 2010 University of Florida/Volusia County Master Gardener training.
We are now accepting applications for the 2010 Master Gardener training program. The application deadline is Friday, January 15, 2010. Please contact Patricia Caradonna for the application and details at pcaradonna@co.volusia.fl.us.Horticulture MG Calendar
(January/February 2010)Backyard Gardener
(Master Gardener newsletter)
January/February 2010 [PDF]Classes
Gardening Florida Style
(January 5th,12th and 19th)
Casual Gardening series at the Edgewater Library
(Through March)
Casual Gardening series at the Ormond Beach Library
(Through June)
Master Gardener Program
School Environmental Education Field Trips [PDF]
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Gardening Resources
2009-2010 Vegetable Production Handbook
UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore
IFAS Publications - Lawn, gardening and landscaping publications by the University of Florida
The Neighborhood Gardener
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods/Master Gardener newsletter
Learn online with Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
Florida-friendly plant database
Comments on oak mortality
Gardeners Hotline on WDSC-15
Retail garden nurseries in Volusia County [PDF]
Farmers Markets [PDF]
LinksWhy garden for wildlife
Creating a wildlife habitat is easy. Simply follow NWF's steps and register your yard as an official certified wildlife habitat.Looking for information an a specific plant or problem?
Go to the University of Florida library of publications to search for solutions.Commercial Horticulture
Businesses including fern and citrus growers, sod farms, golf courses, nurseries, landscape maintenance companies, parks and cemeteries can utilize the resources at the Extension office by providing the latest growing needs and chemical information through classes and individual analysis. The Commercial Horticulture Agent can also provide personal consultation for any business or municipality.Commercial Landscape Maintenance or Limited L&O
(January 21)
Training and Exam or License Renewal: Limited
(January 21)Green BMP certification - (February 9, 2010)
Citrus Quarantine changes
- AddendumApplicator and Core Training - (March 9, 2010)
Pesticide CEU Day - (March 30, 2010)Pesticide Applicators Ornamental & Turf Private 2009-2010 Vegetable Production Handbook
IFAS Extension BookstoreResources (in PDF format)
- Cut Foliage Production
- Research helps florida fern industry survive
- Some general recommendations regarding the prevention and management of Anthracnose in Leatherleaf Fern
- Chlorothalonil Can Reduce Leatherleaf Fern Vase Life
- Irrigation and Nutrient Management Practices for Commercial Leatherleaf Fern Production in Florida
- Intermittent irrigation for cold protection conserves water in iced shadehouses during radiation freezes
- Small Farm Enterprise Information
- Blueberries, Grapes, Strawberries, and Fruit Tree Sources
- Commercial Horticulture Products Suppliers
- Farmers Markets
- Citrus tree sources
- “U-Pick-Your-Own" produce farms
- Alternative Cut Foliage Crops for Florida’s Unique Climate
- Managing Soil pH and Fertilizer Cations
- Nursery Industry survey
- Organic fertilizer & pesticide suppliers
- Central Florida Liner Sources
Websites
Improving pest control with nutrition for growers
Need seed? Check out the Florida Seed Association
Small Farms Alternative Enterprises
The web site was developed to make small farm information accessible in one location," said Bob Hochmuth, the Multi-County Agent at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center in Suwannee Valley. "Small farmers may be seeking information on getting started in farming or considering one of many alternative enterprises and it is all pulled together in one site to make the search easy."
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Nursery News A bi-monthly newsletter for pesticide applicators, nursery growers, fern growers and landscapers provided by the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension. Information on future educational programs providing continuing education credits (CEUs) also will be provided. Subscribe to the Nursery News newsletter by clicking here and choosing the "Nursery" option. |
Downloadable newsletters
The following files are in printable PDF format. You must have an Acrobat Reader to view the newsletters. If you do not have one, you may download one for free.
Customer Service
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Phone calls, walk-ins, and E-mail
Plant, soil, and water diagnosis
AG Center
University of Florida IFAS Extension
Volusia County AG Center
3100 E. New York Avenue
DeLand, FL 32724
DeLand: (386) 822-5778
Daytona: (386) 257-6012
New Smyrna Beach: (386) 423-3368
Fax: (386) 822-5767
E-mail: gardener@volusia.org
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