Master Gardeners Association

Santa Rosa County Florida

UF/IFAS County Extension Service

A healthier world through environmental stewardship

 

Welcome MasterG's

The Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners are Extension volunteers who serve their communities by extending horticulture research and technology to the people of Santa Rosa County. We help people help themselves by bridging gaps between University of Florida research and citizens' everyday problems.


Events ...
IMPORTANT - Information about Recurring and Non-Recurring Upcoming Events can be found on the Events page.

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Our Mission ...

We will assist the Environmental Horticulture Agent in educating Santa Rosa County residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities the Florida-friendly way.

Our Goals ...

  • Support the goals of the Extension Residential Horticulture Program
  • Serve a diverse audience
  • Create new partnerships
  • Improve our visibility
  • Measure our impact and effectiveness

Our 2010 Handbook ...

The 2010 MG Handbook is available on the Forms page. This web version does not has biography section and the roster removed. It is in PDF format and you will need Adobe Reader in your browser. The version on the link above is for Windows Vista and Windows 7. If you have another operating system (MAC, Windows XL, etc), click on the "other os" link on the adobe reader download webpage. NOTE: This is a large file, be patient during the download.

Announcements ...

  • The Nov Membership Meeting will be Sept 8 at 9:00am at the CLC in Gulf Breeze.  The CE topic is Winter Weeds.
  • The Fall/Winter Clothesline order will be placed on Sept. 10.  Patricia will be at the Sept. membership meetings to collect orders.  Order forms can be found on the Forms page.  Note: No forms will be available at the meeting; please download them.
  • Laurel Wilt which affects treas in Lauraceae family (redbay, avocado, camphor, pondspice, sassafras, spicebush, etc) has been identified and confirmed in Panama City (Bay County).  This is the first occurance in the Panhandle.
  • The First Annual PBH Monarch Madness Butterfly Festival Photo Contest is open to adults and children from 6 to whenever, both pro and amateur.  More info can be found in the brochure on the FORMS page. An entry form with contest rules is also available on the FORMS page.  Help spread the word.
  • Four Florida Frendly Landscape Pattern Books are available at http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/homeowners/publications.htm.  The books provide sample plant suggestions and example designs for the four horticultural regions in Florida
  • Theresa F. will be out of the office attending activities important to her position at the UF and as horticulture agent.  During her absence MGs are needed to staff the office to support our clients.  Please contact Noreen G. to sign up for one or more of the days during the following periods.  Aug. 30 thru Sept 3,  Oct. 7 thru 9,  Oct. 25 thru 28, and Nov. 19.  With the loss of Barry, she really needs our help.
  • The Garden Mosaics Program at Woodlawn Beach Middle School is being expanded.  There will be six sessions this school year.  The first session will be in October with the subject being the Monarch Migration.  This program needs much support.  If you wish to volunteer, fill out the Volunteer Application for the Woodlawn Beach Middle School (a new form is required each year and return it to Joanne Connor.  Also, if your UF check is over three years old, yu much update it (Check with Joanne to see if you are current if you are unsure).  Both forms are available on the Forms page.
  • If you wish to pledge or contribute to the Educational Greenhouse Project complete the form located on the Forms page and send to Kay O, our Treasurer.
  • The  September Earthworm is available. Check the Earthworm page.
  • Presentation and Handouts for the MG training course are available online. Click here or go to the Useful Links page
  • The Approved CEU list is continually updated. We now have over 100 CEUs approved. See the CEU page for a list. (per Teresa F.)

We hope you enjoy our website and you come and visit us regularly. We update our Website at least once a week.
Your Webmasters, Nelly H. and Jim D.
To contact us please contact us at santarosacomgs@gmail.com