Links                    Back to Home Page

Florida Yards and Neighborhoods

Florida Yards & Neighborhoods, a University of Florida Extension program, partners with national, state and local agencies to teach Florida friendly landscaping...

Nature Coast Gardeners

Nature Coast Gardening, a tri-county cooperative program between state and local agencies, is the infastructure for professional trained volunteer teachers to provide researched-based education to amateur and experienced gardeners.

Master Gardeners

The Florida Master Gardener Program is a volunteer-driven program that benefits UF/IFAS Extension and the citizens of Florida. The program relies on dedicated volunteers who have an interest in gardening and in giving back to their communities.

Florida Friendly Landscaping

Environmental protection begins in your yard. Learn about Florida-friendly landscaping, pick up some landscaping tips and see examples of landscape designs.

Florida's Springs

Rising up from deep within the aquifer, cool clear water flows from hundreds of springs that dot the Florida landscape. Florida springs are natural wonders to treasure. Experience the magic of Florida springs and learn about threats to their future and how to protect nature's gems.

Septic Systems - From the Florida DEP

State of Florida regulations refer to a septic system as an Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System or OSTDS. The septic tank is only one component of a properly designed OSTDS,,,,,as potentially viable, low-cost, long-term, decentralized approaches to wastewater treatment if they are planned, designed, installed, operated, and maintained properly.