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Demonstration Gardens in UF/IFAS Extension

Lisa Strange, Wendy Wilber, and


Release Date: 5/11/2026

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-EP108-2026

Agriculture

Abstract

This publication provides a comprehensive directory of Extension demonstration gardens across Florida, highlighting their educational focus, unique features, and regional relevance. These gardens serve as living classrooms for best management practices in Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, sustainable horticulture, and environmental stewardship. Organized by county, each listing includes garden location, contact information, and key themes such as pollinator support, water conservation, native plants, and food production. This resource supports educators, volunteers, and the public in exploring hands-on learning opportunities and connecting with local Extension programs to promote resilient landscapes and informed gardening practices throughout the state.

About this Publication

This document is ENH865, one of a series of the Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication June 2002. Revised October 2007, October 2010, and June 2014. Most recently revised May 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

How to Cite

Strange, L. S., Wilber, W., & Sturgis, B. (2026). Demonstration Gardens in UF/IFAS Extension. EDIS, 2026(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep108-2026

Authors

Lisa Strange
Lisa Strange
County agent
University of Florida

Extension agent II, agriculture and natural resources, UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County, Perry, FL

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Brenna Sturgis
Brenna Sturgis

alum (B.S. Fall '25), Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, and former intern, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency, Gainesville, FL

Publication #ENH865

Peer Reviewed