Florida Friendly Landscaping Series 2009

Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Agent, Jim Davis

Jim Davis, Sumter County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Extension Agent, with selected guest speakers, is presenting a monthly landscaping series that will encompass everything you need to know to have the ideal Florida yard. Oxford Community Center is the class location. All Materials are Included. Classes are free to the Public.

No registration required. For more information contact Jim Davis at (352) 753-0124.

Oxford Community Building
4027 County Road 106, Oxford, FL. 
The community building is white with red trim and
is 1 block from both U.S. 301 and County Road 466

Classes are from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m

Click here for a printer-friendly copy of the 2009 Florida Friendly Landscape Series Brochure

August 13th	“Snakes and Critters in the Landscape” - Jim Davis— Learn how to correctly identify your backyard critters.
August 27th	“Attracting Birds to Your Garden” Holly Tuxbury–Master Gardener- Creating a bird sanctuary in your backyard.
September 10th	"Perennial That Work" Jim Davis-Find out what flowering perennials do best in Sumter County.
September 24th	"Caring for Palms" Jim Davis- Find out which Palms are best for Central Florida and how to care for them.
October 8th	"Planting for Winter Color" Brooke Burn- Brighten the cool Florida Months with a winter plant palette.
October 22nd	"Ornamental Grasses and Groundcovers" Jim Davis- Save money and water by planting these lower maintenance turf alternatives.
November 12th	"Gifts for the Gardener" Holly Tuxbury-Master Gardener- Getting the gift they will dig . Find out about some cool "Green" gifts and tips available for your gardener.
December 10th	"Native Plants" - Find out what native plants plants do well in area.

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