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Digging It

The Florida Horticulture Study Series

Digging It is a new course for the diggers of garden clubs.  It was created by FFGC President Tina Tuttle.  It is designed in units like the Floral Design Study Series.  Each course focuses on a specific plant.  Each unit is designed as a 4 hour session.  Courses do not have to be taken consecutively.  They can be taken independently.  Approx $25 per student/ per course.

Course Outline

Course I. Horticulture Basics

Course II. Annual and Biennials

Course III. Herbaceous Perennials

Course IV. Woody Perennials/Arboreal Trees and Shrubs

Course V. Bulbs

Course VI. Container Grown Plants

Courses VII-X Choices from: Vines, Fruits, Nuts, and Vegetables, Herbs, Succulents, Orchids, Roses, Bromeliads, Begonia, Water Gardening, Tropical Plants, Xeriscaping, Butterfly and  Bird Gardening, Youth Gardening, Collecting, Educational Exhibits

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Dec 16
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Jan 1
January 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026

NGC AMES Tool Grant

Mar 25
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dessert & Design with Jackie Lacey

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