Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program
October
Munn Park Garden Extravaganza
Saturday, October 25, 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Munn Park , Downtown Lakeland
This gardening event is sponsored by the Lakeland Garden Club and features plant vendors, speakers and exhibits. Visit the Master Gardeners and the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program booths to obtain information on gardening and water conservation. The Master Gardeners will be collecting soil samples ($3 per sample) as well as identifying plant issues, insects and answering any gardening questions.
November
Water, Wings and Wild Things: Polk Naturefest 2008
Saturday, November 1, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Polk's Nature Discovery Center , Circle B-Bar Reserve
This nature-inspired event will include many educational exhibits as well as the grand opening tour of the new Polk's Nature Discovery Center ! This is a free event for the whole family!
Backyard Gardener Festival and Plant Sale
Saturday November 8, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Polk County Extension Service, 1702 Highway 17 South, Bartow
The Polk County Master Gardeners are offering a day of free workshops, garden tours, educational displays, plant clinic and soil samples. There will also be plants, gardening books, and melaleuca mulch for sale at the event. Call (863) 519-8677 for more information.
Program schedule:
9:00-9:45 am Vegetable Gardening
9:00-9:45 am Colorwise Yards, Winning Container Gardens , and Waterfront Protection
10:00-10:45 am Rain Barrels
11:00-11:45 am Turf Management
11:00-11:45 am Summer Salad
12:00-12:45 pm Gardening in Paradise
1:00-1:45 pm Vegetable Gardening
1:00-1:45 pm Florida-Friendly Plants for Central Florida Yards
Butterfly Gardening Workshop
Wednesday, November 19, 10:00-11:00 am
Quality Inn Meeting Room, 43824 Hwy 27, Davenport
Learn about Florida butterflies and what they feed on. This workshop will teach you what plants you need to attract butterflies to your yard. This class is free of charge. Call 863-519-8677 ext 121 to register.
December
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Workshop
Tuesday, December 2, 6:00-8:00 PM
Holiday Inn Lake Mirror Room, 3260 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland FL
In this workshop you will learn how to properly plan and maintain a landscape the Florida-friendly way. By doing simple things in your yard you can save time, energy, money and natural resources. This workshop is free of charge. Call 863-519-8677 ext 121 to register.
Creating a Florida-Friendly Yard: Water Conservation, Micro-Irrigation and Plant Installation Workshop
Tuesday, December 9, 6:00-8:30 pm
Champions Gate Golf Clubhouse, 1400 Masters Blvd.
In this workshop you will learn how to use water efficiently through micro-irrigation and plant selection. Learn how an efficient irrigation system can save you money! Conserve water with Florida-friendly plants! Participants will learn how to implement the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods principles into their yards and learn other water-wise tips. This workshop is free of charge. Call 863-519-8677 ext 121 to register.
Anne Yasalonis
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program Coordinator
UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service
1702 Highway 17 South
Bartow, FL 33831
Phone: 863.519.8677 ext. 121
Fax: 863.534.0001
Email: aeyasalonis@ifas.ufl.edu
