2009 Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Calendar
Polk County Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program Events and Workshops
November 2009
Backyard Gardener Festival and Plant Sale
Saturday, November 7, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
1702 Highway 17 South, Bartow
The Polk County Master Gardeners present the Backyard Gardener Festival and Plant Sale. Gardening workshops, displays, free literature and information, soil testing, plant sale, rain barrels sale, melaleuca mulch sale and much more! Call (863) 519-8677 for more information.
Schedule of classes:
9-9:45 Pests& Diseases of Vegetable Gardening
Florida Friendly Parks
10-10:45 Flower Arranging
Summer Salads
11-11:45 Natural Pesticides
Gardening in Paradise
12-12:45 Rain Barrels
Butterfly Gardening
Hillsborough River Watershed Awareness Week is November 8-14
Florida-Friendly Plant Selection for Polk County Yards
Monday, November 9, 6:00-8:00 pm
Circle B Bar Reserve, Polk's Nature Discovery Center
Winter Lake Road, Lakeland
What plants should you use in your Polk County yard? Learn the nine principles of Florida Yards and Neighborhoods and the appropriate plants to use in Polk County yards. This workshop is free of charge and will help you start landscaping your way to a Florida-friendly yard! Call 863-519-8677 ext 121 to register, or register here . You will NOT receive a confirmation of your registration.
Lakeland Farmers' Curb Market
Know Where it Flows: Watershed Awareness Month
Saturday, November 21, 8:00 am-2:00 pm
200 N. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland
Watch for us the third Saturday of every month at the Farmer's Curb Market in Downtown Lakeland. Come and buy your local produce and learn something from the City of Lakeland, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program, UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service, Master Gardeners and the Polk County Builder's Association. We will have information on new topics each month and feature free giveaways, literature and helpful gardening advice. Every curb is a shoreline! This month we will feature information on how you can do your part in protecting and preserving the lakes and ponds in our area. The Master Gardeners will be selling Florida-friendly plants, books and other items.
December 2009
Composting Workshop
Monday, December 7, 5:30-7:00 pm
Winter Haven Public Library
325 Avenue A NW, WInter Haven
In this free workshop you will learn the basics of composting, what you can compost, and how you can Reduce Reuse and Recycle in your yard. This workshop is offered by the UF/iFAS Polk County Extension Service Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program and the City of Winter Haven . To register for the workshop call (863) 519-8677 ext. 121 or register here. You will NOT receive a confirmation of your registration.
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