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A Newcomer’s Guide for Gardening in Florida with Nada Vergili
January 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, January 19 – 10 am to 12 pm
$25 for members; $35 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults; classes held inside; classes are nonrefundable.
In this informative class and walking tour through our gardens, we’ll discuss which plants thrive in a sub-tropical climate, how to improve your soil quality, what to plant in sun/shade (or a little bit of both), and how to avoid common mistakes people make when moving to South Florida. Conquer your fears and let’s do gardening the South Florida way!
About Nada Vergili
Born and raised in Florence, Italy, Nada Vergili is a garden designer specializing in butterfly gardens, edible landscaping, and natural gardening practices in South Florida. Featured in the Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Illustrated, Nada received the 2021 University of Florida/IFAS Award for Florida-Friendly-Landscaping in the Before and After category. Nada also leads guided nature tours and teaches gardening workshops for nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County and Broward County, including Heal the Planet and Mounts Botanical Garden, focusing on community engagement and environmental education.
