Gardening in Florida: Understanding Our Unique Environment

Gardening in Florida: Understanding Our Unique Environment will take place on February 16, 2027, at Punta Gorda Library in Punta Gorda.

What to Expect

• Get the scoop on Florida’s unique gardening quirks.
• Learn tips to make your plants thrive in the Sunshine State.
• Understand Florida’s warm climate, sandy soils, heavy rainfall, and periods of drought.
• Discover Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles.
• Learn to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes.
• Understand how to choose the right plants, use water wisely, protect soil and wildlife, and minimize fertilizers and pesticides.

Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the specific challenges and opportunities of gardening in Florida’s unique environment, seeking practical tips for plant care, and wanting to learn about sustainable landscaping practices.

Practical Information

The event duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes.