Better Lawns and Gardens
Tom MacCubbin is an extension agent with the
Florida Cooperative Extension Service.
This website is a great reference for
Florida Gardeners!
Floridata
Floridata is a resource for gardeners, students
and homeowners. It features an online photo reference
of landscape plants and special features on gardening,
the environment, and natural science. Photo reference
of landscape plants also offers features & discussions
on gardening and environment.
Herbs in the Florida Garden
Offers advice on growing herbs in Florida's
hot, humid climate. Soil preparation and
propagation tips, harvesting notes, and
plant sources.
Nematode Management
from Cooperative Extension Service . . .
Nematode management fact sheet offers advice
for controlling worms in landscapes, gardens,
fruit crops, and commercial vegetables.
Tomato Section Donitaworld.com
section on growing tomato plants
Xeriscape
Web Coast Tampa Bay Xeriscape
Informative article explains the basics of
xeriscape gardening. Presents photos, design
concepts, and Florida Xeriscape contacts.
Webcoast Tampa Bay Xeriscape
Informative article explains the basics of
xeriscape gardening. Presents photos, design
concepts, and Florida Xeriscape contacts.
Connie B's Corner
Scroll through the calendar year for directions
on maintaining a garden in South Florida, including
lawn, citrus, palms, and ornamental plants.
Tropical Audubon Society
South Florida's voice of conservation,
dedicated to protecting and preserving
South Florida's fragile environment.
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
Features several photo galleries, a calendar of
events, application and scholarship information for
this club founded in 1924.
Caribbean Gardens Zoo
Read about the zoo's history, view photos of
the animals, and check the admission rates.
Includes a zoo map and an activities schedule.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Describes this park's animal shows and exhibits
of monkeys, birds and reptiles. Also offers a
map and coupon.
Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens
Native flora and fauna preserve in Volusia
County, Florida offers garden photos,
directions, and donation details.
University of
Central Florida Arboretum
Tour the gardens and learn about the wildlife
and plant collections. Orlando garden also posts
directions and tips for visitors.
