Edible Gardening

Did you have a green thumb before moving to South Florida? And now, your thumb has sunburn? Growing vegetables is possible in Florida, but it takes a different perspective. Learn how you can beat the snags of poor soil and abounding insects and receive helpful tips and hacks to set you on a path to harvesting a bounty from your backyard or containers.

Presenter, Sheryl van der Heiden, is the Extension Agent for Residential Horticulture in Lee County. She combines research-based gardening solutions with practical know-how, having grown vegetables and fruits in the South Florida landscape for nearly twenty years.

Host or Publisher Lee County Extension