Get Outdoors: Gardening Calendar
Article published on Thursday, May 15, 2008 |
African Violet Society meet
BRANDON – The Tampa African Violet Society will meet on May 16, 10 a.m., at the Brandon Recreational Center, 510 E. Sadie St. Phyllis King, an award winner in both horticulture and design, will be the guest speaker. There will be a hands-on program, a plant raffle and refreshments. Admission and parking are free. Call Mina Menish at 813-251-1581.
Composting workshop
DUNEDIN – As part of Dunedin’s Sustainability Seminar Series, there will be a free composting workshop on Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m., at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road.
Historic Kenwood Garden plant sale
ST. PETERSBURG - The Historic Kenwood Garden Workshop presents its fourth annual plant sale on Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m., at Albright United Methodist Church, 28th Street and Fifth Avenue North in St. Petersburg. In addition to a range of locally grown landscaping plants (including Florida natives), the Workshop offers whimsical garden art for sale. The Workshop uses profits from its fundraising events to contribute to local and regional charities.
Spring orchid sale and show
ST. PETERSBURG - A spring orchid sale and show is set for Sunday, May 25, 4 p.m., at Florida Native Orchids, 6820 2nd St. N, St. Petersburg. Browse the greenhouses with thousands of orchids and tropical plants, native and non-natives, plus hybrids, seedlings, bromeliads, and supplies for sale; cattleya, dendrobium, vanda experts provide info and demos on orchid care. Call 727-527-2821 or visit www.floridanativeorchids.com for more info.
Florida Botanical Gardens Discovery tour
LARGO – There will be a discovery tour on Sunday, May 25, 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road. Guests will explore one of Pinellas County’s most lovely locations while getting an overview of all that the gardens and the Pinellas County Extension has to offer, from the demonstration gardens to the formal gardens, natural areas and sculpture gardens. The tour is free. To register, call 582-2581.
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Article published on Thursday, May 15, 2008
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