From backyard gardens to countywide conservation, Sara Salgado MacDonald is helping St. Lucie County residents grow greener, healthier landscapes.
As an urban horticulture Extension agent with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), she leads the Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM and Master Gardener Volunteer Program for UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County. Through workshops, site visits, webinars and community events, she connects residents with practical tools to create resilient, eco-friendly beautiful spaces. She also helps people who’ve dreamed of having a green thumb obtain that goal.
“What excites me most is getting to work directly with people who want to make a difference in their yards, neighborhoods and communities,” she said. “Every question I get is a chance to share knowledge that can reduce pesticide or fertilizer use, conserve water or create pollinator habitats.”…