We present an “Ask the Expert” feature throughout the day, which consists of demonstrations or question and answer opportunities pertaining to the particular subject being featured at the time. Our topics include garden, nature and wildlife.

ASK THE EXPERTS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2010

9:00 – 10:30
BONSAI DEMONSTRATION AND TIPS – Central Florida Bonsai Club

10:30 – noon
IRRIGATIONS / INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT – Ed Thralls, FCHP, APH, Extension Faculty-Residential Horticulture, Master Gardener Coordinator, UF – Orange County Extension

Noon – 1:30
FLORIDA FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GARDENING – Robert Bowden, Executive Director of the City of Orlando’s Leu Gardens, Author and teacher

1:30 – 3:00
ALL YOUR GARDENING QUESTIONS ANSWERED – Tom MacCubbin, the Plant Doctor, Urban Horticulturist Emeritus with the University of Florida cooperative extension service

3:00 – 4:30
NINE PRINCIPALS OF FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING – Jennifer Ramos, Orange County UF / IFAS Extension, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods

SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2010

11:00 – 12:30
PROTECTING YOUR PETS FROM GARDEN DANGERS – Sandy M. Fink, D.V.M., West Orange Veterinary Hospital

12:30 – 2:30
LANDSCAPING GREEN AND BLUE – Teresa Watkins, Florida Water Star Specialist SJRWMD, FL association of Environmental Professionals

1:00 – 2:30
SUSTAINABLE GARDENING FOR FLORIDA, Ginny Stibolt, author and botanist.

2:30 – 3:30
SELECTION, STORAGE & PRESERVATION OF GARDEN PRODUCE, LuAnn Duncan, Extension Agent, Orange County UF/IFAS Extension.

CITY OF WINTER GARDEN WORKSHOPS

Rain Barrel Workshop

Presented by Florida Yards & Neighborhoods

Participants learn about water conservation, capturing rainwater and other FYN principles. Rain barrels will be available for purchase at the 10th Annual Spring Fever in the Garden here in downtown Winter Garden.

Workshop Date: April 10, 2010
Workshop Time: 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Workshop location: 1st Floor Conference Room (Chambers) at Winter Garden City Hall,
300 W. Plant St., Winter Garden

Registration: Is required to attend the workshop and to guarantee that a rain barrel is available for purchase. Open and free to Winter Garden residents only.

To register, contact Angela Stout: Phone: 407.656.4111 x 5193 or Email: astout@wintergarden-fl.gov

Rain Barrels: $40 each for participants who complete the rain barrel workshop, $50 each for anyone who does not complete the workshop. Acceptable payment methods include cash or check (to: Bloom and Grow Garden Society). More information about payment and rain barrel pick-up will be provided at the workshop.

Landscaping Workshops

Learn about the nine principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping:

• Right Plant, Right Place - plant selection, site analysis, soil, & PH
• Water Efficiently - irrigation system, calibration, water conservation, controllers, application
• Fertilize Appropriately - selection, application, scheduling, spreaders
• Mulch - guidelines & types
• Yard Pest Management - integrated pest management, identification, treatment, disease, pesticides
• Recycle - benefits, mowing, pruning, composting
• Storm Water Runoff - best management practices, pollution, swales, rain gardens
• Waterfront Protection - management, pollution, septic tanks
• Wildlife Attraction - benefits, creating habitat

Dates:

• April 17, 2010, 9am – 11am
Also learn about the benefits native plants provide for biodiversity, ecosystems, and wildlife.
• June 5, 2010, 9am - 11am

All landscaping workshops are FREE.
Location: Winter Garden City Hall, 300 West Plant Street
Registration: Please call 407.654.2732 or email astout@wintergarden-fl.gov