Florida Friendly Landscaping

The cutest little inspector checks for bees buzzing around the Black-eyed Susans at the Albertus Cottage Wildflower Garden , 200 E. Rose...

Beach verbena

Choosing fruit trees to grow with your child in your educational garden really isn't that difficult. When choosing them, you'll both learn about concepts like "chill hours" and "hardiness" in order to pick a tree that will produce the best and tastiest fruit in your area.

Your child can be a soil scientist!

Choosing fruit trees to grow with your child in your educational garden really isn't that difficult. When choosing them, you'll both...

Choosing fruit trees to grow with your child in your educational garden really isn't that difficult. When choosing them, you'll both...

UF/IFAS extension demonstration gardens

Grow a Child-Friendly Orchard: Why Small Fruit Trees Make a Big Impact There’s no doubt that growing fruit trees with your child is one of the most enriching and educational gardening experiences you can share. But here’s the catch: traditional fruit trees can quickly become massive, overtaking your yard and making maintenance (and fruit picking!) a real challenge. The solution? Keep your fruit trees small . Dwarf and semi-dwarf fruit trees are ideal for family gardens. Large

Discover 20 native wildflowers perfect for North Florida gardens—with educational tips tied to science, ecology, and pollinator studies to support your child’s learning goals.

Discover 20 native wildflowers perfect for Central Florida gardens—with educational tips tied to science, ecology, and pollinator studies to support your child’s learning goals.

Support Florida’s wildlife and your child’s learning with 20 native wildflowers approved for education scholarship reimbursement. This guide highlights plants that attract bees and butterflies while teaching ecology, pollination, and life cycles — plus links, activities, and resources to make it easy. Created by native bee photographer Laura Zurro.