Welcome to Florida Gardening 101

If you've just moved to Florida or are a total newbie to caring for a Florida lawn or garden, this series is for you! Gardening in Florida is a lot different than in other parts of the country, and the information available online can be overwhelming. We designed this class series to help you learn about basic care recommendations from UF/IFAS as well as important information about how to save time, water, and money in your maintenance routine.

This is a three part class series. Take one class or all three! Classes take place at the Duval County Extension Office 3 consecutive Tuesday evenings in July. You can register for classes individually or purchase the 3 class package ticket for a savings of $5.

The class details are as follows:

Class 1- Caring For Your Florida Lawn and Landscape

July 9 from 5:30-7pm. Topics covered: Irrigation and Fertilization 101, Identifying Common Landscape Pests, How to Hire Florida-Friendly Landscape Professionals

Class 2- When to Plant What in NE FL

July 16th 5:30-7pm Topics covered: Right Plant Right Place & How to Find the Right Plants, Veggie Gardening Basics, Invasive Species-What You Need to Know

Class 3- Earth-Friendly Gardening in Florida

July 23 5:30-7pm Topics covered: How to Attract Wildlife and Pollinators, Recycling and Composting, Mulching, Rain Barrels 101

Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension Duval County