Plant Pests and Diseases

Saturday, May 25, 2024

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Robert Bowden

Everything you may have heard about Florida plant pests and diseases is true - except there are some interesting twists. One day your plants look great and the next day you’ll notice that they have been chewed down to a little nub or are sporting a new coat of mildew or black spots. It can be very frustrating but don’t despair. In this class you will learn about a slew of good bugs that can control the bad guys, as well as interesting ways to ward off disease. If that doesn’t work you can learn about environmentally sensitive methods of control.

All is not lost – help is on the way!

Robert Bowden recently retired as Executive Director of Leu Gardens after nearly three decades. Earlier in his career he was the Executive Director of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Director of Horticulture of the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, and Assistant Director of Old Westbury Gardens on Long Island. He is the author of many books including Florida Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles and the Florida Top Ten Garden Guide. He also teaches several horticulture classes in the Science Department at Valencia State College.

Participants must withdraw from classes at least five 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

Host or Publisher Harry P. Leu Gardens