One Saturday Each Month | December—May
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Session Fees
$100 per session
$500 for all 6 sessions — Save $100!
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A group of dedicated gardeners join Horticulture Manager Madelaine LeDew on the first Saturday of each month to discuss the dynamic evolution of Lanakila Gardens through Fall, Winter and Spring. This is an immersive, hands-on experience for workshop attendees to learn advanced techniques in organic gardening. Learn to create high-impact flower gardens, care for fruit trees and vegetables, build healthy organic soil and grow rare plants from seed or bulb.
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How to build a mixed floral bedding display for year-round interest
When to grow different flowers, fruits and vegetables in northeast Florida
The impact of day length, night temperatures, soil and irrigation on garden performance
Organic solutions for common garden pests and disease
Building healthy, fertile soil from the ground up
Advanced floriculture techniques to grow stunning cut flowers for your home and garden
Proper spacing, succession, and layered approaches to designing high-impact flower gardens
Propagation techniques from seed, bulb, cuttings
Plant identification of the Lanakila Gardens plant collections
Work with a diverse array of edible and ornamental plants
Participate in a wide variety of monthly garden tasks
Take home seedlings, bulbs and propagation material to grow in your own garden
Experience the dynamic seasonal shift of Lanakila Gardens and enjoy a new garden experience each month.Description text goes here
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December: Organic soil discussion, compost, bed prep, growing hardy annuals from seed (veg and flowers). Discussion of night temperature, day length, irrigation, greenhouse care and culture, soil amendments as primary factors for success in the garden. Pre-sprouting Ranunculus and Anemone, starting hardy annuals from seed. Planting pre-sprouted Ranunculus and Anemone, planting hardy annuals, Chrysanthemum ident and basal root propagation. Discuss autumnal perennials such as native grasses, asters, seedling Dahlias and Chrysanthemums.
January: Pruning fruit trees, shrubs and roses, creating woven supports for vining plants, hardiness, freeze prep, protecting tropical plants
February: Perennials for winter interest, exploring the Southern Temperate style, focus on evergreen foliage plants to anchor the garden
March: Growing tender annuals from seed (flowers and veg), warm weather succession, proper spacing, organic pest management, basic irrigation design and maintenance.
April: Growing dahlias and other summer bulbs, sowing seedling Dahlias, staking techniques, routine maintenance for prolonged display, garden-to-table floral design, proper harvesting and vase life.
May: Transitioning into a summer garden, weed management, summer perennials, picking your battles, reflecting on the strengths and weaknesses of this year’s garden display, tools for planning next year.
Each of these 6 hour “Study Day” workshop sessions will involve a variety of tutorials that are highly visual and hands-on in nature. Demos, plant walks, visual aids, educational tables and propagation experience will be integrated into a series of short lectures with time for Q&A. Workshop participants will learn by doing and see the progress of their efforts in the garden each time they return.
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December 12th, 10:00-4:00
January 9th, 10:00-4:00
February 13th, 10:00-4:00
March 13th, 10:00-4:00
April 10th, 10:00-4:00
May 8th, 10:00-4:00
The following resource is available as downloadable PDF files. This material is suitable for viewing on a mobile device or for printing prior to your visit.