Florida Native Plant Gardening

Florida Native Plant Gardening

Saturday, May 30, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Instructor: Dawson Amico of Hospitable Harvests

Join us for a class on Florida native plants tailored for gardeners of all levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your gardening expertise, this workshop will equip you with the essential knowledge and techniques to create a thriving garden filled with beautiful and beneficial native plants suited to Florida’s unique ecosystem.

Learn About:

· The ecological importance of Florida Native plants

· Native, naturalized, and invasive plant species

· Selecting native species for your landscape and season

· Caring for native plants and promoting biodiversity

· Attracting pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to your garden!

At the end of the class, you’ll get to take home a potted Florida native plant to help start your own garden!

Hospitable Harvests will also provide a Fresh Plant Market to help you increase your gardens variety. Payments for additional plants can be taken via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or cash.

One starter plant is included in class ticket price.

Registration includes admission to the beautiful Gardens before or after class.

Dawson Amico lives in Orlando, FL (growing zone 9B/10A) and is passionate about growing food and habitat restoration. He co-founded Monarch Urban Farm, a native, edible, and medicinal plant nursery in Oviedo. As the former Fleet Farming Manager, Dawson managed 15 front yard micro-farms and orchards, overseeing crop planning, seasonal rotation, and farmers market operations. He also developed and taught hands-on classes known as Living Learning Classes. Now, as the founder of Hospitable Harvests, Dawson shares his knowledge and passion for sustainable growing, offering guidance and maintenance to gardeners at any stage of their journey.

Participants must withdraw from classes at least 5 days prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund or credit. If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund or credit.

Only those registered for the class will be permitted in the classroom. Childcare services are not provided

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