Gardening

Plan your native garden and find out where the plants you want are sold using this site.

Find native plants for your yard using the FNPS database and connect with other gardeners for advice.

Learn about native Florida wildflowers, find out what is in bloom, and get lots of gardening tips here.

Learn about Florida wildflowers and order seeds for your garden from this site.

Find out about Florida native plants, and which may grow well in your area, with this database from the University of Florida.

The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is a respected and longstanding gardening organization. Connect with other gardeners, find local events, and learn about sustainable gardening on their official website.

Craftsy is a site that offers videos, tutorials, and more. Check out the gardening classes for free with Libby using your library card!

Dave's Garden is an online community of gardeners with over 250 forums, including one for Florida. Look up thousands of plants and read user reviews in the "Plant Files" section.

Learn about Florida native plants with this blog from the Florida Native Plant Society.

Learn the basics of gardening for food from The National Gardening Association. This guide includes advice for growing common garden fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Diagnose plant problems and find solutions to keep your garden thriving.

The soil your plants are planted in can make a big difference in the success of your harvest. You can get your soil tested in Orange County at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Plant Clinic.

Growing vegetables in Florida requires the right timing. Learn when to plant what with this guide from the University of Florida IFAS Extension.

Learn all about how to start a vegetable garden in Florida or plan your next crop with this guide from the University of Florida's IFAS extension.

Learn to create your own nutrient rich soil for your garden using kitchen scraps and yard waste. Request a free composter from the City of Orlando to get started.

Do you want to grow your own food, but don't have the space? Find a community garden in the City of Orlando and meet fellow gardening enthusiasts at the same time!

Learn how to conserve water and save on your utility bill with Orange County's Rain Barrel Program.

The UF/IFAS Orange County Extension provides plant clinics, plant profiles, soil sampling, and other information tailored to the needs of Orange County residents.

Before starting any landscaping project that will involve digging, it is important to make sure you will not accidentally damage any utility cables or pipes. Homeowners can call 811 to have local utilities mark their lines for free.