Date/Time
Date(s) - Thursday, April 25, 2019
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33901
239.334.7419
https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/garden-class-beyond-citrus/


South Florida weather provides a wonderful opportunity to grow many different kinds of fruit. Class will begin with a review of the current challenges of citrus with respect to ‘citrus greening’ and what this means to backyard growers, and yes, you can still grow some citrus varieties well. The class will move on to some other fruits you may not have considered – Avocado, Barbados Cherry, Carambola, Jaboticaba, Guava, Mango, Pineapple, Bananas, or Soursop. This class will cover growing delicious fruits, where to buy them, how and when to plant, growing and maintenance tips. Class fee $30 for Edison Ford members and $45 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased online on or at the ticket counter. Call or visit website for additional information.
Location: Garden Council Building, 2166 Virginia Ave. Closest parking: Edison Ford Larchmont Avenue lot.