LUNCH & LEARN, HANDS-ON LEARNING and FLORIDA GARDENING SERIES at Bok Tower Gardens provide opportunity for learning about Florida’s Landscape and Beyond
LAKE WALES, Fla. – Bok Tower Gardens provides engaging opportunities for enhanced learning with the LUNCH & LEARN, HANDS-ON LEARNING and FLORIDA GARDENING SERIES. Events will be held in the all-new Alexander Discovery Center (unless noted) and advance tickets or reservations are required. For more information, reservations and to purchase tickets, visit www.boktowergardens.com.
LUNCH & LEARN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Lunch & Learn events are included in general admission, free to members
Florida Friendly Landscaping
Wednesday, September 21, 12:00 p.m.
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ incorporates nine principles into landscape design, installation and maintenance. UF/IFAS Extension experts will teach you tips to make your yard Florida-Friendly!
Exploring Cuba
Wednesday, October 5, 12:00 p.m.
Join Bok Tower Gardens’ Director of Horticulture Greg Kramer as he takes you on an armchair journey to Cuba.
Natural Products for Pest Control
Wednesday, October 19, 12:00 p.m.
The most difficult part of pest control is figuring out which pest is causing the problem. We will show pictures of many different pests and the natural products that can be used in the garden. At the end of the talk, there will be plenty of time for Q&A.
Proper Pruning
Wednesday, November 2, 12:00 p.m.
Pruning landscape trees and shrubs can be difficult to do properly. Horticulture experts at UF/IFAS Extension will teach when and how to prune common landscape plants for optimum health and appearance.
Holiday Color with Plants
Wednesday, December 7, 12:00 p.m.
Horticulture experts from UF/IFAS Extension will teach you how to incorporate your plants into your holiday décor as well as what plants will add a festive flair to your yard during the holiday season.
Growing and Cooking with Herbs
Wednesday, January 4, 12:00 p.m.
Learn how to grow herbs in Central Florida and how to use them in the kitchen! UF/IFAS Extension experts will teach you what herbs to grow each season and provide some tips and tricks for preserving and preparing foods. A food demonstration will incorporate herbs into a healthy, easy-to-prepare dish.
Growing with Hydroponics
Wednesday, February 1, 12:00 p.m.
Are you interested in growing plants without soil? Do you have limited space to garden? Hydroponics may be the answer! Horticulture experts from UF/IFAS Extension will teach you how to use different hydroponic systems to grow plants in your backyard.
Hummingbirds
Wednesday, March 1, 12:00 p.m.
From their beauty to their skills, Reinier Munguia will share his experiences with hummingbirds from the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Caring for Fruit Trees
Wednesday, April 5, 12:00 p.m.
Learn more about Florida's citrus and other popular fruit trees as horticultural professionals provide a session on these delicious backyard additions.
FLORIDA GARDENING SERIES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Perennial Vegetables for Florida
Saturday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$20 per person
Join h.e.a.r.t. Agricultural Manager Josh Jamison to learn about growing, propagating, and using highly nutritious crops from around the world. We will cover perennial plants ranging from Cassava, Yams, Chaya, Moringa, Katuk, Papaya, Longevity Spinach, Cranberry Hibiscus, Chayote, and many more. This class is two hours featuring a PowerPoint presentation and a sampling of some of the featured vegetables.
Fruits for Central Florida
Saturday, January 14, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$20 per person
In this class you will learn essential techniques for growing fruit naturally and successfully. We will also cover many of the fantastic fruits that grow here, from Avocados to Jaboticabas to Paw Paws. A two-hour class with a PowerPoint presentation and a garden walk looking at some of the fruits in our Edible Garden with Director of Horticulture Greg Kramer.
HANDS-ON LEARNING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Hypertufa Containers
Saturday, November 5, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$25 per person, includes supplies, class held at Olmsted House
Learn how to make your own hypertufa container with master gardeners. Using a mix of cement, peat moss and vermiculite/perlite, participants will take home a piece of art that is sure to be the highlight of your garden! This workshop will get messy, so be sure to wear old clothes.
Hypertufa Containers
Saturday, March 25, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$25 per person, includes supplies, class held at Magnolia Room
Learn how to make your own hypertufa container with master gardeners. Using a mix of cement, peat moss and vermiculite/perlite, participants will take home a piece of art that is sure to be the highlight of your garden! This workshop will get messy, so be sure to wear old clothes.
Please note: Due to the interactive nature of educational programming, participation is limited and classes may sell out. Tickets may not be available for purchase on the day of the event.
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