| 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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Urban Horticulture
FYI
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.
How to Conserve Water in Times of DroughtClasses
Core and Ornamental Turf and Private Applicator Training and Testing (registration form and schedule [PDF]
Master Gardener Program
School Environmental Education Field Trips [PDF]
CalendarGardening Resources
Learn online with Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
Florida-friendly plant database
Florida-friendly plant list [PDF]
Comments on oak mortality
Gardeners Hotline on WCEU
Retail garden nurseries in Volusia County [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.Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LLM) Exam
Did you know that the state of Florida is enforcing pesticide laws? If you use any chemicals as pesticides on any property, other than your own, you must be CERTIFIED! So here’s your opportunity. Registration form [PDF]Resources
Nursery Industry survey [PDF]
Improving pest control with nutrition for growersU-Pick-Your-Own produce farms [PDF]
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. Your e-mail should open and if you send this e-mail message, you will automatically be signed up for the list service. |
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DeLand, FL 32724
DeLand: (386) 822-5778
Daytona: (386) 257-6012
New Smyrna Beach: (386) 423-3368
Fax: (386) 822-5767
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