Available Programs
The following programs are available to groups of 25 or more. Please phone 582-2124 in advance to schedule a speaker.
Introduction to Florida-Friendly Yards
Introduction to the nine principles of Florida-friendly landscaping includes an overview of Creating a Florida-Friendly Yard and Maintaining a Florida-Friendly Yard.
Creating a Florida-Friendly Yard
This presentation takes the attendee through the steps required to design and create a Florida-friendly yard.
Maintaining a Florida-Friendly Yard
In this presentation the attendee is taught how to maintain the landscape in a practical “ecosystem” approach. Topics include proper watering techniques, sprinkler system calibration, fertilization, mulching, and pruning practices. Insect and disease control utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is discussed.
Invasive Exotic Plant Species
Learn to identify and control these non-native plants that are displacing native plants and disrupting ecosystems throughout Florida.
Rain Harvesting with Rain Barrels
Rain water collected from your roof runoff is an excellent way to water planted garden areas and containerized plants. Program discusses how to select and set-up a recycled plastic barrel to collect and store rain water for landscape use.
