Mother’s Day Floral Workshop
This class will instruct participants how to create a decorative basket or vase filled with flowers. Can be purchased as a gift for mothers, daughters, sisters or other special women. Class is taught by floral designer, Anita Singh. To ensure adequate supplies, registration is required. All flowers, tools, vessels and supplies will be provided, along with light refreshments and an apron. Students of all experience levels are welcome.
Space is limited. Click here to register.
Cost: Edison Ford members $75; non-members $85.
Valentine’s Day Flower Sale
If you want to get something special for a loved one this Valentine’s Day, Flowers by Anita will be selling beautiful flower bundles on February 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Make your own bouquet to take home, or choose from special pre-made arrangements with decorative vases. Anyone who would like to pre-order their flowers can reach out to Anita at contact@flowersbyanita.org.
Grow Fabulous Roses!
Two sessions available: Tuesday February 21st at 1:30pm or Saturday March 4th. at 10am.
The crown jewel for many gardeners is roses and it was Mina Edison’s favorite plant here at Edison Ford. But oh, what she didn’t know! Forget everything you know about growing roses up north and join us to learn the tried and tested techniques and tips to have roses blooming year-round in your South Florida garden. You will learn about the importance of rootstock, identifying problems, best preventative programs for pests, choosing proven performers for South Florida, proper feeding and soil amending as well as pruning techniques.
Price: Members – $45 and Non-Members -$55. Participation limited to 25. Advance Registration Required. Bring notebook, pencil, water, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Most classes average 90 minutes in classroom with a 30-minute outdoor component. Our classroom is air-conditioned and accessible for mobility impaired. Each class will have a 10-minute break. Access the classroom via the walkway next door to Larchmont Avenue with convenient adjacent parking. All participants receive a 20% discount coupon for plants in our Garden Shoppe.
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Growing Tropical Fruit in South Florida
Both Edison and Ford grew tons of fruit during their days here in South Florida including citrus, pineapple, mangos and more! While growing citrus in Florida is possible for the back-door gardener, today, citrus greening presents challenges which we will cover in this class. We will also look beyond citrus, to many other tropical fruits that will thrive in our climate, and we will introduce you to some well-known alternatives and best growing practices as well as introduce little known, often over-looked tropical fruits from around the world that might find a home in your garden. Topics covered will also include pest management, pruning for success and selecting fruits based on desired harvest time.
Price: Members – $45 and Non-Members -$55. Participation limited to 25. Advance Registration Required. Bring a notebook, pencil, water, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Most classes average 90 minutes in classroom with a 30-minute outdoor component. Our classroom is air-conditioned and accessible. Access the classroom via the walkway next door to Larchmont Avenue with convenient adjacent parking. All participants receive a 20% discount coupon for plants in our Garden Shoppe.
Click here to register.
Pre-Valentines Floral Arranging Class
Get creative with floral designer, Anita Singh while learning how to create your very own botanical masterpiece. This course will be highlighting roses, foliage, and how to create a unique Valentine’s Day floral arrangement. We will provide everything you need: instructional demonstrations, roses, tools, all floral products, and refreshments. Class runs from 10-11:30 a.m.
Each participant will take home their custom floral arrangement to enjoy as well as a 20% off coupon to be used on plants in the Garden Shoppe.
Cost: Edison Ford members: $75; non-members: $85
Space is limited; click here to register.
Introduction to Florida Gardening – Part II
Though not required, taking Part I will be beneficial to understanding the content covered in Part II of Introduction to Florida Gardening.
In Part II, we will introduce participants to the concepts of “Florida Friendly Gardening,” understanding our soils and learning the proper use of fertilizers and soil amendments. Like our plants, we have unique pests and we cover their ID and discuss when to use chemical versus biologic controls as recommended by the Green Industry – Best Management Program concepts. Part II will also cover common weed identification and diseases. We will wrap up with a discussion on selecting plants for your Florida landscape and a Q & A Session. The last 20 minutes of class will be held in our Butterfly Garden.
At the conclusion of class, each participant will receive a 20% discount coupon for plant purchases at our Garden Shoppe.
Advance Registration is required. Limited to 25 participants.
Class will be held at the Garden Council Building located across the street from the Edison and Ford (Larchmont Avenue) parking lot.
Cost: Edison Ford members: $45; non-members $55
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Introduction to Florida Gardening – Part I
New to Florida gardening? Part I of this two-part class provides a foundation of how plants work, their nomenclature, and understanding the unique weather patterns and unusual soils found only in Florida zone 10. This class will educate participants on how to identify our native plants, ornamentals and recognize invasive plants. In Part I, we will also discuss the horticulture of palms and spend the last 20 minutes in our Palmetum. Please bring a notebook, pencil and water to class. Hats, sunscreen and good walking shoes are recommended for the outdoor portion. Each class includes handouts, recommended reading list, and additional resources to help the Florida gardener succeed.
At the conclusion of class, each participant will receive a 20% discount coupon for plant purchases in our Garden Shoppe.
Advance Registration is required and limited to 25 participants.
Class will be held at the Garden Council Building located across the street from the Edison and Ford (Larchmont Avenue) parking lot.
Cost: Edison Ford members: $45; non-members $55
Click here to register!
Bromeliad Sale
Edison Ford is partnering with the Caloosahatchee Bromeliad Society for its annual Bromeliad Sale. Bromeliad growers will have tents under the oak trees, near the historic Banyan and will offer hundreds of different species, including exotic and rare plants for sale.
Several experts will be on hand from the Society to answer questions about Bromeliads. The Bromeliad Society was for
med more than 30 years ago and has held an annual sale since 1984. This event is the largest Bromeliad sale in the state of Florida. Growers from other areas, including Miami, Sarasota and Venice will be participating.
A limited number of garden carts will be available; guests are encouraged to bring their own. Food trucks will have refreshments available for purchase. Parking and admission to the sale is free (does not include tours or admission to the museum, lab or riverside of the property).
Garden Talk – Make a Holiday Wreath (registration required)
Come make a holiday wreath or festive door decoration with us, while using different materials from the gardens: grapevine, greens, etc. Enjoy some holiday refreshments (will be provided) while we get creative! All materials are included. Advance registration is required by December 3, and participation is limited to 15. This Garden Talk runs from 10 a.m. to noon.
Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members
