Lifestyle Resources University of Florida In conjunction with the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), this organization has statewide facilities with offices in all counties. http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu ▶▶ click on “Local Offices” in the top menu to find an extension office in your county, along with its address and phone number. Once on your county’s UF/IFAS page, click on “Lawn & Garden” to reveal a wealth of gardening information specific to your area. Master Gardeners Many of the UF/IAFS extension offices (see above) are staffed by accredited volunteer master gardeners. These folks are an invaluable resource serving in an “ask the expert” capacity. Phone (see “Local Offices” above for number) or walk in with plants in hand if you wish, to have your gardening questions answered. It’s a free service. Books “Snowbird Gardening” ($19.95) and “Lazy Gardener’s Guide to South Florida” ($5.97 eBook), both by Chase Landre. Visit his website below. Websites www.snowbirdgardening.com – an invaluable site crammed with free information for the snowbird gardener. www.south-florida-plant-guide.com – many pages of free information covering all aspects of southern gardening. Includes recommendations of plants which require minimum care during the summer, best plants for winter colour, how to grow citrus, etc. CSANews | WINTER 2016 | 37
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