This beginner-friendly class will break down the essential and fundamental skills needed to help your yard thrive.

If looking at your new landscape feels a little overwhelming, this beginner-friendly class is for you. We will break down the essentials of yard care so you can confidently maintain a healthy, beautiful outdoor space. You will learn the right way to plant and establish new additions, how to water efficiently, the best practices for mulching and fertilizing, and the basics of proper pruning. Step outside with confidence and learn the fundamental skills needed to help your yard thrive.

Topic: Landscaping Made Simple

Speaker: UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Volunteer

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Doors open: 9:45 A.M.

Program Time: 10:00 – 11:30 A.M.

Location: Discovery Barn, Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL, 32789 (See map for location)

Cost: $5 + eventbrite fees

(Scholarships available for those who need it. Please email info@meadgarden.org)

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 clarissachairez@ufl.edu 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