Welcome to Florida Gardening 201
Sep
3
September 3–17, 2026
UF IFAS Duval County Extension Office, 🇺🇸
About This Event
“Welcome to Florida Gardening 201” is a series of three classes taking place from September 3 to September 17, 2026, at the UF IFAS Duval County Extension Office in Jacksonville, FL.
What to Expect
- A series of 3 classes tailored for individuals new to Florida or new to landscape care.
- Dig deeper into popular topics such as lawn care, plant selection, and landscape design.
- Learn how to manage your own lawn care, attract pollinators, and identify drought/frost-tolerant native plants.
- Gain knowledge on best practices for designing and installing a Florida-Friendly landscape.
- Option to register for individual classes or purchase a discounted 3-class package.
- Classes are held on three consecutive Thursday evenings.
Who Should Attend
This series is ideal for individuals who have recently moved to Florida or are new to caring for a Florida lawn or garden, offering an advanced version of the popular “Welcome to Florida Gardening 101” to deepen their understanding.
Practical Information
- Price: A package ticket offers savings of $5 compared to individual class registration. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.
- Parking: Free parking is available.
- Doors Open: 5:10 PM.
- Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to 3 days before the event.
Programme
- Class 1 - DIY Your Lawn Care: Thursday, September 3, 5:30-7:30 PM. Topics include Understanding your Home Irrigation System, Common Lawn Pests and Diseases in NE FL, Weed Management, Soil Testing and Fertilization.
- Class 2 - Right Plant Right Place: Thursday, September 10, 5:30-7:30 PM. Topics include Selecting Good Specimens at the Nursery, Florida-Friendly Landscape Design Tips, Establishing Trees & Shrubs, Common Toxic FL Landscape Plants.
- Class 3 - Attracting Wildlife: Thursday, September 17, 5:30-7:30 PM. Topics include Plant and Pollinator Relationships, Native Plants for NE FL Landscapes, The Great Southeast Pollinator Census-Citizen Science in Action.
Topics
Sep
3
– 17
September 3–17, 2026
Location
UF IFAS Duval County Extension Office
1010 North McDuff Avenue
Jacksonville, 32254 · 🇺🇸 United States
Organizer
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