About this Event
Join the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District 12 and UF/IFAS Extension Miami‑Dade County for a full‑day Container Gardening Training Course open to the public. Whether you are a garden club member, or perhaps hoping to learn more about gardening and resources available to you, this event has something for everyone.
Attendees will dive into hands‑on workshops led by local horticultural experts, explore a guided tour of the UF/IFAS Extension landscape and fruit groves, and mingle with gardeners from across Miami‑Dade, Monroe, and surrounding counties. Along the way, enjoy raffles, plant sales, and a variety of interactive activities that turn learning into a memorable experience.
Breakfast, light snacks, and lunch will be provided. If you have specific dietary needs, please let us know at registration, or email [email protected]. Your modest registration fee supports the UF/IFAS Extension office’s mission and covers all food, activity materials, and event logistics, ensuring a smooth, rewarding day for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned container gardener or simply looking for a way to spend your weekend, this event offers expert guidance, new connections, and more!
See below for a detailed agenda, and other details.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Check-In, Breakfast
Info: Check-in and social hour with breakfast provided.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Welcome
Host: Anita Grossman, FFGC District 12 Director
Info: Opening remarks.
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:15 AM
Introduction to UF/IFAS Extension
Host: Dr. Pamela Aracena-Santos, County Extension Director
Info: All about the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension (UF/IFAS Extension).
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Edible Container Gardening
Host: Dalton Goolsby, Urban Horticulture Program Supervisor
Info: Learn how to grow edible plants in containers with more success in South Florida - what to plant, when to plant it, and other tips for success.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Short Break
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Guided Fruit Grove Tour
Host: Jeff Wasielewksi, Tropical Fruit Agent
Info: Enjoy a guided tour of the UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County Office Tropical Fruit Grove led by an expert on Tropical Fruit.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
Info: Paella Lunch to be provided. Please advise us of any dietary restrictions at registration.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Propagation By Cuttings
Host: Jeff Wasielewksi, Tropical Fruit Agent
Info: Learn how to successfully propagate plants from cuttings with more success in South Florida.
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Propagation By Cuttings Activity
Host: Jeff Wasielewksi, Tropical Fruit Agent
Info: Learn how to successfully propagate plants from cuttings in a guided hands-on activity. Participants will propagate their own plants to take home (activity costs covered with admission).
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Container Gardening on Balconies
Host: Laura Vasquez, Urban Horticulture Program Agent
Info: Learn how to successfully garden at home on a balcony or patio in South Florida - what to plant, care recommendations, and other best management practices.
🕑: 03:00 AM
Closing Remarks, Raffle
Info: Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win fun prizes, plants, and other useful resources!
Event venue & nearby stays
UF IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, 18710 Southwest 288th Street, Homestead, United States
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