www.floridata.com An excellent plant encyclopedia with great color photos and useful information on everything you ever wanted to know about Florida plants. We use this site all the time!
www.hendrychapterahs.com See pictures and history of the James E. Hendry Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society, founded in 1952. Named after James E. Hendry, one of the founding members, this is a non profit organization located in beautiful Fort Myers. Their mission is to encourage development and improvement of hibiscus throughout Southwest Florida. See how you can be a member!
www.fairchildgarden.org A must-see, awe inspiring website dedicated to the education, explanation and conservation of tropical plants. See extensive information, photos and video about palms, cycads, vines and tropical plants. You may also visit their incredible 83 acre garden in the Miami, Florida area.
www.plants.usda.gov U.S Dept. of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service. A plant data base with useful info. on plants and other related topics pertinent to landscapers and consumers.
www.floridafarmbureau.org An organization dedicated to Florida’s agricultural industry at the local, state, national and government levels. Your local Farm Bureau provides home and auto insurance coverage. Additionally they offer loans with very good interest rates. You don’t have to be a farmer to join!
www.fngla.org Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association. See what’s going on behind the scenes in the horticultural industry. The mission of this organization is to enhance their members’ business success through political leadership, education, marketing, research, certification and services. Some parts of this site are for members only.
www.floridagardening.org A gardening information resource site provided by FNGLA and geared toward the public. Topics include water conservation, plant installation, irrigation tips, scholarships, teaching tools and much more. There are no restrictions in the site.
www.swfwmd.state.fl.us Southwest Florida Water Management District. Detailed information on water conservation, rules, permits, Florida friendly plants, horticultural industry and much more.
www.fhp.state.fl.us/traffic Up to date traffic information for the entire state provided by Florida Highway Patrol. Plan your travels to our nursery or your jobsites based on road construction or accidents that occur.
www.weatherunderground.com Real-time weather maps and radar to help plan your week concerning wind, rain, an arctic blast or a fishing trip.
www.nhc.noaa.gov National Hurricane Center. Track hurricanes during storm season to help plan your landscape activities.
www.florida-agriculture.com Florida Dept. of Agriculture, Consumer Services; Info. on all types of agricultural issues and consumer topics not related to agriculture.
http://lee.ifas.ufl.edu/ Lee County Extension Office. Extension agents are off-campus faculty for the University of Florida. This local organization offers customized education and training in agriculture/natural resources, horticulture, 4-H/youth development, marine education, Florida yards and neighborhoods, and family and consumer sciences.
