The Art of Sustainable Landscape Design (2-Part Workshop)

In this 2-part class, you'll learn about Florida Friendly LandscapingTM and the creative design process.

In this 2-part class, you'll learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and the creative design process.

Join us for an in-depth look at sustainable landscape design! In this 2-part class, you'll learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and the design process. Students will create their own designs to take home. We highly encourage participants to attend BOTH parts 1 and 2 to get the full design experience.

This workshop focuses on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, analyzing your site plan and site conditions, and then selecting the right plants. We will explore the creative elements of the design process including various garden themes and their unique characteristics for creating beautiful, eco-friendly landscapes. Students will analyze their own sites, create a design that meets the functional requirements of their garden, the preferred aesthetic, and the sustainability offered with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles.

Due to the nature of the course, it is recommended to attend both portions. This class is designed to have a practical portion where you can take home your design and implement into your landscape. On the first day of class, students are responsible to bring their PLAT survey or yard measurements, and photos of their yard.

· If you are located in Orange County, you can obtain yours here: OC Fast Track - Building Permits (ocfl.net) If you are located outside of Orange County, please reach out to your local government/jurisdiction agency.

· To collect a soil sample, please follow these instructions and bring in a plastic bag that zips closed. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/planting/soil-testing/#:~:text=You%20should%20take%20the%20upper,ends%20up%20in%20the%20bucket.

Included in class enrollment: physical copies of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Handbook for Home Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design, and a Landscape Design Resource Book.

If you plan to bring a family member to work on the same design with you, please email Marie Munoz, Administrative Assistant at mmunozlugo@ufl.edu, for a $20 off discount code. This coupon code can only be combined with 1 full price registered participant and will only include 1 Landscape Design Handbook.

Cancellation policy: Classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not booked. If class is cancelled you will receive a notification, and a refund confirmation to the e-mail that is provided during the registration process.

Accessibility policy: 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 Clarissa Chairez at clarissachairez@ufl.edu at least 2 weeks in advanced. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution