Speaker: Ginny Stibolt, gardening expert and author of several books on Florida gardening.

Ginny Stibolt, a freelance writer, botanist, and experienced gardener, is the author of The Art of Maintaining a Florida Native Landscape and Sustainable Gardening for Florida, and coauthor of Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening in Florida, Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions for a Sustainable Future and A Step-by-Step Guide to a Florida Native Yard.

More and more Florida residents are deciding to replace highly fertilized, over-watered, pesticide-dependent lawns with native plants. They want to reduce their carbon footprints; save time, water, and money; and attract birds and butterflies. But where do you begin? Ginny will discuss how to get started creating new outdoor spaces that are both sustainable and beautiful.

Meetings start with refreshments at 6:30 pm and programs at 7:00 pm (unless otherwise noted)