Nassau County Demonstration Garden - Yulee, FL
N 30° 37.523 W 081° 32.287
17R E 448427 N 3388209
A demonstration garden is located at the Nassau County Cooperative Extension--Yulee Office of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Waymark Code: WM8Y40
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2010
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From the
University of Florida IFAS Extension website:
"Established in 2005 by Master Gardeners, the purpose of the demonstration garden is to show examples of best management practices (BMPs) for northeast Florida landscapes, as outlined by Florida Yards & Neighborhoods. The garden also includes a butterfly area that showcases both source and host plants for butterflies. Master Gardeners offer a Butterfly Experience program for school children, as well as maintain the overall garden."
From the
Garden Fact Sheet:
"Established September 2005, the purpose of the Demonstration Garden is to show examples of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Northeast Florida landscapes, adopted from the University of Florida’s “Florida Yards and Neighborhoods” program. The garden provides an opportunity for Nassau County residents, children and businesses to see the principles or Best Management Practices (BMP) of common landscape plants best suited for the Northeast Florida area. These principles include: micro-irrigation; ‘Right Plant/Right Place’; mulching; recycling; attracting wildlife; and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)."