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Camellias are a well loved Southern favorite, flowering in the fall and winter when their display of colorful blooms is most appreciated. During the remainder of the year their evergreen foliage, interesting shapes and textures, and relatively slow growth make camellias excellent landscape plants. Thousands of camellia varieties are available from nurseries, including varieties with single tiered or double flowers available in pure white to a wide range of colors and color combinations.

Regardless of what color suits you, varieties that bloom from November through January are best suited for Florida since our climate often prevents early and late blooming varieties from flowering properly.

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

July in Florida is hot, our reptiles and amphibians may be looking for a it of relief. Learn to identify common reptiles and amphibians and which ones may be harmful to you or your pets.  

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.   

Are you a new resident or are you simply interested in learning more about Florida's water and landscaping that conserves water? Join faculty from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service and fellow new residents to learn about Florida's water resources and the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping together.

Are you a new resident or are you simply interested in learning more about Florida's water and landscaping that conserves water? Join faculty from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service and fellow new residents to learn about Florida's water resources and the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping together.

Join faculty from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service to learn the basics of home water treatment options. This course covers several treatment methodologies, pros and cons, and finally, where to apply them. This course is designed to allow consumers to feel informed enough to purchase the correct treatment.

Join faculty from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service to learn the basics of home water treatment options. This course covers several treatment methodologies, pros and cons, and finally, where to apply them. This course is designed to allow consumers to feel informed enough to purchase the correct treatment.

February and March are Azalea show time. Soon, Ocala will be covered with those spectacular blooms and others which signal the arrival of Spring.  You will learn answers to the following questions: Should I prune any plants after the winter freezes? Should I fertilize the plants? When should I fertilize the lawn? Should I apply a weed preventative? Should I add or replace mulch? What annuals can I plant now? Should I adjust the watering schedule? How do I treat my Perennial plants? Do I need pesticides?

Planning now will increase your success for a beautiful and productive spring garden!

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

August is a great time to experience our local springs. Florida springs offer unique resources and support an abundance of wildlife. Join us to learn more about the springs around us and some of the ‘natives’ you may see when swimming, hiking, or kayaking around our Florida springs. 

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.   

Join faculty from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service and learn about the role of water in the state of Florida. We will cover the history of water in Florida, science, ecology, use, water quality, and finally, closing with current projects to protect Florida's water future. 

Join faculty from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service and learn about the role of water in the state of Florida. We will cover the history of water in Florida, science, ecology, use, water quality, and finally, closing with current projects to protect Florida's water future. 

You might gain hours of entertainment watching all the hard work Bluebirds put into gathering materials to build nests and gather food to feed their chicks.  You will learn about bluebird life history, habitat requirements, nesting challenges, predators, suitable nest box design, and recommended construction materials. You will learn how to attract bluebirds to your yard.

 Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

New to Florida, or new to gardening in Florida? Or would you just like to learn how to have a low-maintenance, attractive yard to you and to wildlife that conserves water and saves you money? Please join faculty and Master Gardener volunteers from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service for this 4-part series that dives into the 9 principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping. Participants will receive learning materials, will have the opportunity to test their soil pH and will be offered free yard evaluations at the conclusion of the program! 

Our current "grey" stormwater systems are in for a makeover. Join UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service faculty to learn about coming changes to "green" our stormwater infrastructure. Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) is designed to control pollution, prevent flooding, and beautify your streets. The course will also discuss methods to manage stormwater in the residential landscape.

Our current "grey" stormwater systems are in for a makeover. Join UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service faculty to learn about coming changes to "green" our stormwater infrastructure. Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) is designed to control pollution, prevent flooding, and beautify your streets. The course will also discuss methods to manage stormwater in the residential landscape.

Join us to learn about the status of our Florida bear populations, how they move around our urban neighborhoods and how to prevent nuisance issues. We will discuss appropriate concerns as well as resources to support our local black bears.  

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.   

Join the county Extension Director in this course, where she will review who the agents are and their areas of expertise from Water Resource agent to Florida Friendly Landscape agent. She will also discuss the services the extension department has for residents of Marion County and the programs that are offered through the extension service. The volunteer opportunities through Master Gardeners and youth develop residents may be interested in participating.

Join the county Extension Director in this course, where she will review who the agents are and their areas of expertise from Water Resource agent to Florida Friendly Landscape agent. She will also discuss the services the extension department has for residents of Marion County and the programs that are offered through the extension service. The volunteer opportunities through Master Gardeners and youth develop residents may be interested in participating.

Learn an overview about what Permaculture is and how you can begin using these techniques in your own yard when making landscaping decisions.    

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

Wild hogs can be very problematic and can cause thousands of dollars in damage overnight. This course will discuss the biology of wild hogs in Florida, resources that may attract them and methods of control.  

  Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.

We can all help to attract pollinators to our yards by looking at several factors when choosing plants for our gardens: color, flower shape, native vs non-native plants, controlling pesticide and herbicide use and other considerations. Be a good neighbor to struggling pollinators by turning your outdoor space into a safe haven. We need pollinators, and pollinators need our help.

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

Coyotes are very common in residential areas. You may encounter them while walking your pet or looking for local food sources. Coyotes are very resourceful, we will talk about how to stay safe and prevent close encounters with coyotes. 

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County. 

Coyotes are very common in residential areas. You may encounter them while walking your pet or looking for local food sources. Coyotes are very resourceful, we will talk about how to stay safe and prevent close encounters with coyotes. 

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County. 

If you have a small area or don’t have the capacity to grow a large garden, consider container gardening.  Gardening in containers can be just as rewarding as having a full-size garden.  Many plants grow in pots just as well as they do in the ground.

The type of plants, type of containers and ability to move the containers around due to light or temperature changes make container gardening a great solution. Variations in container plantings can make your containers very attractive and add interest to your yard.

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

Bats provide many ecological benefits in Florida including assisting with mosquito and insect pest control. Join in to learn more about bat species that may be inconspicuously flying around your neighborhood. 

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County. 

Bats provide many ecological benefits in Florida including assisting with mosquito and insect pest control. Join in to learn more about bat species that may be inconspicuously flying around your neighborhood. 

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.