Events
April Events:
April 23rd
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Florida Friendly Lunch and Learn: Right Plant, Right Place
Achieving a healthy, low-maintenance home landscape starts with putting the right plant in the right place. Join us for a free online discussion about steps you can take, prior to planting, to ensure success of your plants, and help minimize the use of irrigation, fertilizer and pesticides. Enjoy your yard with less worry and stress!
Benefits:
- Plants mature to the desired size and will require less pruning
- Plants, once established, require a limited amount of supplemental irrigation
- Plants planted in the correct soil type and pH require fewer nutrient additives
- Planting pest-resistant plants mean fewer applications of pesticides
- You may appreciate that the landscape always has an acceptable appearance
This class is free, however pre-registration is required. You will be sent a zoom link and password via email the day before the meeting. You can participate through your home computer, smartphone or other listening devices.
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May Events:
May 28th
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Florida Friendly Lunch and Learn: Water use in the Landscape
Efficient irrigation systems and/or practices saves water and money. It also helps to ensure fertilizers and other pollutants don’t end up in our water bodies and contribute to non-point source pollution. Join us for a free online discussion on ways you can reduce water use in your yard, while still maintaining an attractive landscape.
Benefits:
- Irrigation water is applied correctly and is more accessible to the plants
- Efficient irrigation means that less water is reduced
- Your water bills may decrease
- You may be more satisfied with your yard’s appearance
- There is less runoff and nutrient leaching from the site
This class is free, however pre-registration is required. You will be sent a zoom link and password via email the day before the meeting. You can participate through your home computer, smartphone or other listening devices.
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June Events:
June 25th
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Florida Friendly Lunch and Learn: Benefits of Mulch
Mulch helps retain soil moisture, protects plants, inhibits weed growth, and so much more. Join us for a free online discussion on how mulch benefits your plants and yards and best practices for incorporating it into your landscape.
Benefits:
- Mulch reduces the germination of weeds
- Mulch helps retain soil moisture
- Mulch gives your landscape a finished appearance
- As organic mulch decomposes, it improves soil structure
- Mulch moderates soil temperatures, keeping the soil cool when the temperature is hot, and warm when the temperature is cold.
This class is free, however pre-registration is required. You will be sent a zoom link and password via email the day before the meeting. You can participate through your home computer, smartphone or other listening devices.