FFL Home Garden Tour

The tour begins at 9:00 AM at the Brevard Discovery Garden, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, where Brevard County Urban Horticulture Agent Sally Scalera will provide a brief introduction to the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles and highlight the unique features of the five gardens on the tour, and lead a guided tour of the Brevard Discovery Garden.
Participants will then embark on a self-guided driving tour of five private home gardens belonging to Brevard County Master Gardener Volunteers in Merritt Island, Rockledge, and Satellite Beach. Each garden offers a unique look at how Master Gardeners put Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles into practice at home, with features such as native plants, butterfly and pollinator habitats, edible food forests, rainwater harvesting, wildlife-friendly practices, and water-wise gardening.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, you'll discover real-world examples and practical ideas for creating a beautiful, sustainable Florida landscape at home.

Each participant will also receive a Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ handbook to use as a resource during and after the tour.
The registration fee is $20 per person. Advance registration is required.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Starting at the Brevard Discovery Garden, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926 | Then self-driving to each location.

Cost - $20

Limited Reservations- Registration is required.

Because this tour includes visits to private home gardens, attendance will be limited to 40 participants. Registration will close when the tour reaches capacity, so early registration is encouraged.

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances. Similar classes or events are often offered on future dates.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at [email protected] or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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