NFREC: Agave/Succulent Workshop

Saturday, October 3, 2009
Agave/Succulent Workshop
8:30 – 12:00
NFREC, Quincy

Many people rightly think of agave, yucca, and succulents as tough plants associated with environments like deserts and dunes. What they may not realize is that these plants and others like them adapt well to home and commercial landscapes where they thrive in harsh conditions associated with urban living. This adaptability translates into low maintenance since they need little or no irrigation, fertilization, pruning or spraying. Above and beyond their toughness, agaves and “friends” capture the imagination because of their dramatic architectural forms, unusual shapes, variety of colors and patterning. Due to the growing interest in agave, yucca, dyckia, and succulents Gardening Friends will be sponsoring this October 3 workshop at NFREC-Quincy.

Speaking at this Saturday workshop will be Doug Hopkins, Landscape Designer and Succulent Grower from Gainesville, FL. Doug will speak on “Succulents for North Florida from Around the World!” Dr. Ed Duke, FAMU Horticulture, will speak about using succulents in your own garden – a task Ed has personally experienced. Dr. Gary Knox of NFREC – Quincy will share information of “Agaves and ‘Friends’ at NFREC”.