Edible Landscapes

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South Florida Community Urban Food HUB

Lorna BravoMarch 15th, 2024Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo & UF Intern Abraham Cuadrado Did you know that 15% of the world’s food is grown in urban areas? From backyard community gardens to vacant lots along highways and rooftops, urban farmers bring people closer to their food in limited spaces. Data Source: USDA. […]

Come and visit our Plant Market 2024! An Event that you don’t want to miss.

Eva Maria PabonFebruary 5th, 2024Plant Market 2024!  Several events take place in Osceola Heritage Park throughout the year including the free UF/IFAS Extension Services annual Spring 2024 Planet Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, located at 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744 The UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers in Osceola County would like […]

Tips for Edible Landscaping

Tia SilvasyJune 20th, 2023View the recording of our Edible Landscaping webinar on YouTube here. The concept of edible landscaping primarily applies to growing vegetables, herbs and fruit trees in a way where it fits in with your home landscape. With proper plant selection and cultural practices, you can have a beautiful edible landscape that produces food year round. […]