NO GENERAL MEETINGS JUNE, JULY and AUGUST
Upcoming programs
Planting at Mullet Creek. 8 a.m.Postponed until June 20 and 21
July 30: Moccasin Lake Nature Park 40th Anniversary Celebration. 10 a.m. to 1p.m.
September 21: Pruning, then later in the month a hands-on pruning class at Folly.
October 19: Container gardens using native plants.
November 16: Perennials for Pollinators with Theresa Badurek, Urban Horticulturist for Pinellas Extension.
December: Holiday party.
WANT TO LEARN ABOUT FLORIDA NATIVE PLANTS? CONTACT US AND TAKE A TOUR OF FOLLY FARM!
APRIL EDITION OF THE DIRT FEATURES OUR VERY OWN MASTER GARDENERS IN ARTICLE TITLED:
GARDENERS INVENT FANTASTIC RAIN GUTTER WATERING SYSTEM….pg 5
Music for Gardeners
Forest Runner
Hats off to these volunteers who do a fantastic job keeping Folly Farm green and bustling with colorful flowers as well as in Mullet Park and other areas in Safety Harbor. All have earned the title of "Master Gardener."
Have a question about a particular plant or garden-related issue? Come to our monthly meetings and ask any one of our Master Gardeners for assistance.
MASTER GARDENERS at SHGC/FOLLY FARM
Gary Sawtelle Leslie Zambito Barbara Nelson
Sandy Huff Elsa Soto Carol Zieres
Angela Strain Teresa Cline Janice Corbet
Avis Triester Coleen O’Leary Cheryl Warth
YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THE MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM BY DONATING TO THE BARBARA STRICKLAND ENDOWMENT FUND
Barbara Strickland passed away in 2019 and left a donation which was impactful enough to fund an endowment. The endowment will be used for the UF/IFAS, Pinellas County Master Gardener Program, including travel support for training, conferences, projects, etc. If you would like to increase the impact of her donation please visit: https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/.
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HAVE YOU SEEN THESE? TREAT WITH CARE!
COMING SOON IN 2022
Masters of Folly Certification: In order to become a certified Master of Folly, participants must pass a test that includes Plant ID (10-15 plants actually located at Folly), Butterfly and host plant ID (10 butterflies located at Folly and their host plants), and History of Folly Farm.
GARDEN AWARD
Have you seen a beautiful front yard garden in Safety Harbor?
If so, contact the Garden Club. Let people know how beautiful Safety Harbor is!
Moccasin Lake Jurassic Park Day February 5, 2022
Folly Farm 1562 MLK Dr, (old 4th st North)
Safety Harbor Florida, 34695