A variety of plants will be available for purchase, including Florida native plants, butterfly- and humminghird-attracting plants, shrubs, roses and more. A Master Gardener booth will be on-site for questions. Bring a wagon or cart to carry off plants. Cash or checks only. All proceeds support educational programming. Call 386-822-5778.

Presented by the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce & Orange City Alliance. Meet candidates for the upcoming elections. Cast a vote in the straw poll. Free.

Saw palmetto grows wild in Florida’s natural areas, and harvesting the plant’s berries has been part of the state’s rich history since before 1575. Landowners who are planning to harvest, sell, buy and/or lease their property out to harvesters are invited. Participants can learn about mandatory permits and regulations. Speakers will include representatives from the […]

This session is appropriate for employees in the lawn-care, pest-control and landscape industries, as well as city and county parks, planning, environmental management, and water-quality staff. This course is a requirement for the Limited Urban Fertilizer license. Instructors will teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters. Pesticide […]

During the 24th annual Master Gardener Plant Faire at the Volusia County Agricultural Center. Bring a wagon, and choose from a variety of Florida natives, including butterfly and hummingbird plants, herbs and edibles, native plants, perennials and trees. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the landscape potential of the available plants. […]

Lawn-care professionals can gain continuing-education credits for lawn-care management. University of Florida/Volusia County Extension agents and specialists will discuss insects, diseases, new turf varieties and best-management practices. Two continuing-education credits will be awarded to participants seeking licensure in Limited Certification Lawn and Ornamental, Limited Certification Commercial Landscape Maintenance, and Limited Urban Fertilizer. Fee: $45, includes […]

Bring a wagon, and choose from a variety of Florida natives, including butterfly and hummingbird plants, herbs and edibles, native plants, perennials and trees. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the landscape potential of the available plants. Purchases may be made with cash or check only. Admission and parking are […]

The gardeners, who are trained volunteers for the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension, will sell a variety of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and herbs, along with fruit trees and a limited number of flowering plants. Purchases can be made with cash or checks only. Parking and admission are free. Call Cyndi Rabey or Brittany Council-Morton at […]

Pesticide-application workers can earn up to six continuing-education units. Theme: The Old West. Keynote speaker Dr. Marc Branham, a leading authority on fireflies, will discuss the insects’ habitats, systematics, mating and species diversity. Other topics include field buffers, new plant selections for the landscape, mitigation pesticide exposure, weed control and commonsense landscape tactics. Fee: $60, […]