Gardening with Native Plants

Gardening with Native Plants

Welcome to the fascinating world of Florida's native plants!

By UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Date and time

Friday, June 21 · 10 - 11:30am EDT

Location

Shamrock Park & Nature Center

3900 Shamrock Drive Venice, FL 34293

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Gain a comprehensive understanding of what native plants are and their importance in ecological conservation. Discover the unique characteristics and benefits that make them well-suited for local gardens. By incorporating these plants into your garden, you can create a vibrant and sustainable ecosystem while preserving and promoting the natural heritage of your area.

Learn how to choose the right native plants for your garden based on factors such as sun exposure, soil type, moisture levels, and aesthetics. Understand the concept of plant communities and how to create balanced and visually appealing landscapes.

Discover valuable resources, including books, websites, and organizations dedicated to native plant gardening. Connect with local gardening communities and explore opportunities for hands-on learning and plant exchanges.

First half of class will be indoors @ Shamrock Park in Nature Center in Venice followed by a tour of the UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension Demonstration Gardens at Shamrock Park.

Please register for this event ONLY at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com rather than any third party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events.

Instructor:

  • Ashley Ellis, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Residential Horticulture Agent

For questions or further information, please call 941-861-9826 or send an email to ellis.amae@ufl.edu. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-9900 or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu.

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

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Type: Take a Class

Topic: Gardening, Horticulture, Water, Nature

Organization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

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UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County provides practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. This service is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Sarasota County.

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An Equal Opportunity Institution. 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 contact311 (941-861-5000 outside Sarasota County) or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu at least two weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Learn more at ada.ufl.edu and scgov.net/ada.