About this Event
Led by Master Gardener Volunteer, Fran Boettcher & Adrienne Barton, discover the art and science of companion planting, a tradition dating back to ancient Rome. In this class, Orange County Master Gardeners Fran Boettcher and Adrienne Barton will explore how modern environmental conservation and preservation have reshaped these historic techniques. Learn practical strategies to pair vegetables and pollinators, boost your harvest, and create a thriving, eco-friendly garden.
Topic: Growing Healthier Gardens with Companion Planting
Speaker: UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer, Fran Boettcher & Adrienne Barton
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Doors open: 9:45 A.M.
Program Time: 10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
Location: Azalea Lodge at Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL, 32789
Cost: $5 + eventbrite fees
(Scholarships available for those who need it. Please email [email protected])
Cancellation Policy: Classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not booked. If class is cancelled you will be notified by email. If you can no longer participate please reach out to Mead Botanical Garden so they can reopen your seat for another participant. Thank you.
Accessibility Policy: The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Clarissa Chairez at [email protected] at least 2 weeks in advanced. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution
Event venue & nearby stays
Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 South Denning Drive, Winter Park, United States
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