UF IFAS Indian River County Master Gardeners

UF IFAS Indian River County Master Gardeners Environmental Horticulture and Master Gardeners of Indian River County All MGV Indian Rivery County comments are made by MGV Indian Rivery County designees.

Master Gardeners of Indian River County Extension are trained volunteers who provide University of Florida approved horticulture information to the home gardeners of our county. This research-based horticulture information is provided through phone and office consultations, plant clinics, workshops, symposiums, youth gardening programs, expo booths, and our website. The University of Florida Maste

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πŸŒΏπŸ“š Advance Your Career. Earn CEUs. Connect with Industry Experts. πŸ“šπŸŒΏWhether you need to maintain your GI-BMP Certificati...
08/31/2026

πŸŒΏπŸ“š Advance Your Career. Earn CEUs. Connect with Industry Experts. πŸ“šπŸŒΏ

Whether you need to maintain your GI-BMP Certification, earn valuable Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or you're ready to become GI-BMP Certified, we'd love to have you join us on Wednesday, 16th September!

Our GI-BMP classes are always a fantastic day of learning, discussion, and networking. You'll learn from UF/IFAS faculty, industry professionals, and state experts who bring years of real-world experience to the classroom. No matter your experience level, you'll leave with practical knowledge you can immediately apply in the field.

🌱 Why Attend?
βœ… Earn CEUs
βœ… Obtain or renew your GI-BMP Certification
βœ… Learn the latest research-based best management practices
βœ… Ask questions and interact with subject matter experts
βœ… Network with fellow landscape and green industry professionals
βœ… Enjoy a full day of engaging, practical education

From irrigation and nutrient management to environmental stewardship, GI-BMP training helps professionals support a beautiful, healthy, thriving landscape while protecting Florida's precious water resources.

We always have a great group of participants, excellent instructors, and plenty of opportunities for discussion throughout the day. We'd love for you to be part of this class!

πŸ“… Date: Wednesday, 16th September
πŸ“ Location: Indian River County Administration Building B, Conference Room B-501, 1800 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 32960
πŸŽ“ CEUs & GI-BMP Certification Available

Reserve your seat today- we look forward to seeing you in September! https://gibmp16septemberenglish.eventbrite.com

πŸŒΏπŸ’§

🌿 GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS - SEPTEMBER TRAINING IS HERE! 🌿Working in Florida’s landscapes means working on the front...
08/31/2026

🌿 GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS - SEPTEMBER TRAINING IS HERE! 🌿

Working in Florida’s landscapes means working on the front line of water conservation and water quality protection. πŸ’§πŸŒ±

Join UF/IFAS Extension for our next Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) Training:
πŸ”—https://gibmp16septemberenglish.eventbrite.com
πŸ“… Wednesday, 16 September 2026
πŸ•— 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
πŸ“ Indian River County County Administration Building B,
Conference Room B-501
1800 27th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960

This full-day training provides practical, science-based guidance for maintaining healthy Florida landscapes while helping protect our water resources.

Participants will explore best management practices for:

πŸ’§ Efficient irrigation
🌱 Proper fertilization and nutrient management
πŸ› Integrated pest management
🌿 Florida-Friendly landscape management
🌊 Reducing runoff and protecting water quality

GI-BMP training is especially valuable for landscape professionals, maintenance personnel, irrigation professionals, property managers, municipal employees, and others working in Florida's Green Industry.

πŸŽ“ 5 CEUs available
πŸ“œ Participants may also complete the requirements for GI-BMP certification.

πŸπŸ¦‹ TOMORROW, WE COUNT!πŸŒΈπŸ”ŽThe 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census begins tomorrow, August 21- and YOU can be one of our...
08/20/2026

πŸπŸ¦‹ TOMORROW, WE COUNT!πŸŒΈπŸ”Ž

The 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census begins tomorrow, August 21- and YOU can be one of our Indian River County citizen scientists!

Your assignment is delightfully simpleπŸ˜πŸ˜‰:

🌼 Find a blooming plant.
⏱️ Watch it for 15 minutes.
🐝 Count the pollinators that visit.
πŸ“‹ Record what you see.

That's it. You just did citizen science! πŸ”¬πŸŒŽ

You can count in your own backyard, at a community garden, in your neighborhood, or anywhere you can safely settle in beside some flowers for 15 minutes.

And we're especially curious this year: Who is visiting the flowers in Indian River County? 🧐

Are our bees going to dominate the count? 🐝
Will we see plenty of butterflies? πŸ¦‹
What about beetles, flies, wasps, or hummingbirds?

Every count adds another little piece to the picture of the pollinators living and working around us. The more our community participates, the more we can learn-and the better we can help people create landscapes that support these important visitors. πŸŒΏπŸ’š

πŸ“‹ Still need your 2026 Count Sheet?
Stop by the UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County office and pick one up!
πŸ“1800 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960- 2nd Floor
πŸ“§E-Mail: [email protected]

πŸ“… COUNT: August 21 & 22, 2026
⏱️ TIME NEEDED: Just 15 minutes
🏑 LOCATION: Wherever you find blooming plants

Grab your count sheet, find some flowers, and get ready.

Indian River County, let's see what we've got! πŸπŸ¦‹πŸͺ²πŸŒΌπŸ”¬

Hello Everyone, Could you please complete the following 3 question survey about your experience with Florida-Friendly La...
08/04/2026

Hello Everyone,
Could you please complete the following 3 question survey about your experience with Florida-Friendly Landscapingβ„’ apps? This survey should take less than a minute. If possible, please complete by August 9th.

Survey link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IWLWvVSodjw2xg

Your feedback will contribute to graduate research aimed at identifying audience preferences, technology use patterns, and the benefits users find most valuable. The results will help inform future outreach, education, and technology development efforts.

🌞 Who says gardening is just for weekends?Life gets busy, so we're sneaking a little gardening into the week! 🌼Join us t...
08/03/2026

🌞 Who says gardening is just for weekends?

Life gets busy, so we're sneaking a little gardening into the week! 🌼

Join us tomorrow morning between 7:00–9:00 AM at the Demonstration Garden located in the Victor Hart Sr. Park in Gifford, FL. Stop by whenever you can- even if it's only for a little while.

🌱 Pull a few weeds.
🌻 Chat or work in silence with good people.
🌿 Enjoy a peaceful morning outdoors.
πŸ’š Leave knowing you helped something beautiful grow.

Bring:
🧀 Gloves
🌾 Weeding tools (if you have them)
πŸ’§ Water or your favorite morning drink
πŸ‘’ Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

No experience is necessary- just come ready to enjoy the morning. Whether you're an avid gardener or simply looking for a relaxing way to start your day, we'd love to have you.

Your weekends may already be spoken for... but your weekday mornings can still bloom. 🌸

See you in the garden!

🌿

08/03/2026

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32960

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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