Veteran Master Gardeners will help yard owners remedy plant pest problems and recommend best care techniques in the landscape. Bring samples in plastic bags or photos to better diagnose the situation.
When: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday
Where: Home Depot at Airport Road and Davis Boulevard in the Garden Center
Admission: Free
Information: 353-4244 or collier.ifas.ufl.edu/CommHort/HomeCommHort.shtml
Tropical Fruit Trees for sale
Miami Beach Botanical Garden is sponsoring a prerenovation sale of tropical fruit trees. Erik Tietig, owner of Pine Island Nursery, will offer information on selecting fruit trees to grow in a tropical, coastal climate, container plantings and the care and maintenance of fruit trees
Where: 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday
Admission: Free
Information: www.mbgarden.org or (305) 673-7256
Hibiscus show
It’s the 60th year for this hibiscus show, which started in 1951. The show includes exhibitors from all over Florida, contests, a clogging dance performance and more.
When: 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday
Where: Araba Temple, 2010 Hanson St., Fort Myers
Admission: Free to enter, free to park
Information: www. hendrychapterahs.com
‘Round-Up’ classes
Both Collier and Lee counties are offer regulations classes through the state extension service for professional use of the herbicide Round-Up, which requires certification.
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Collier County Extension Service, 14700 Immokalee Road, Naples, and Lee County Extension Service, 3406 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
Cost: $50 professional association rate; $75 general admission
Reservations: Required today; checks should be made payable to Florida Turfgrass Association; fax (863) 688-9610 or email: Heather@FTGA.org
Information: (863) 688-9413
Butterfly seminar
Bonita Springs Parks and Recreation staff will be host a butterfly seminar, taught by gardeners who tend the city’s butterfly gardens at the Liles Hotel Plaza and at the Bonita Nature Place.
When: From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday
Where: Bonita Nature Place, 27601 Kent Road, Bonita Springs
Admission: Free
Information: Pre-registration, through the city parks and recreation or by calling 980-0484.
Flower arranging
Learn how to put together a tropical bouquet with flowers from South America. A vase will be provided.
When: 10 to 11 a.m. June 11
Where: Whole Foods Market, 9101 Strada Place, Naples.
Cost: $10
Registration: required at www.acteva.com/go/LifestyleCenter or call 552-5100
Kid terrariums
Children aged 5 to 10 can learn how to make a terrarium from recycled water bottles just in time for Father’s Day. Bring your own bottle or use one from the store. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
When: 11 a.m. to noon June 15
Where: Whole Foods Market, 9101 Strada Place, Naples.
Cost: $5
Registration: Required at www.acteva.com/go/LifestyleCenter or call 552-5100
Beekeeping 101
The Lee County Extension, in collaboration with the Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida (BASF) will offer an introductory beekeeping class this summer. Skills such as moving queens, extracting Africanized bees, managing for production and more. Prepaid registered students receive full startup kit, including a bee veil, gloves, bee box and books at a cost well below the real value of the materials. Space is limited to 40 students.
When: Four full-day sessions on Fridays in July, beginning July 1
Where: Lee County Extension Service, 3406 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, with some offsite classes
Cost: $175
Registration: (239) 533-7514 or email
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