Fruit Trees for Central Florida

1920 N Forest Ave,Orlando FL 32803

29 October, 2022

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Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Robert Bowden We all know citrus is still reeling from the incurable effects of the greening disease. All is not lost, however. There are many alternative fruits that can be grown in Central Florida to provide gardeners with plenty of tasty morsels throughout the year. After a brief class indoors, join Robert to visit two different fruit tree sites located in the Garden. Robert Bowden recently retired as Executive Director of Leu Gardens after nearly three decades. Earlier in his career he was the Executive Director of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Director of Horticulture of the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, and Assistant Director of Old Westbury Gardens on Long Island. He is the author of many books including Florida Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles and the Florida Top Ten Garden Guide. He also teaches several horticulture classes in the Science Department at Valencia State College. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available to FNGLA Certified Professionals upon request. Participants must withdraw from classes at least five days prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund or credit. If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund or credit.Only those registered for the class will be permitted in the classroom. Childcare services are not provided.