Class Offerings By Riverland Nursery

Riverland Nursery is enthusiastic about providing useful information to guide gardeners and landscapers towards successful planting outcomes. Check with us frequently for more info on our class schedules.

Classes are now taught in our new air-conditioned classroom and art gallery which showcases original works of art that can be used in outdoor settings.

For more information about our classes or to reserve your spot, call 239-693-5555 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it today. 

 

Upcoming & Past Classes Include:



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Cactus FlowerUsing Succulents In Your Landscape
Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 10AM - FREE
Riverland Nursery, Fort Myers, FL

Riverland Nursery will host “Using Succulents in Your Garden,” a free class conducted by John Lucas Saturday July 24th @ 10am at Riverland.  Mr. Lucas has extensive experience growing and using succulents creatively in landscapes.

Succulents are a wonderful addition to the xeriscape landscape requiring surprisingly little care and water.  An extensive selection of succulents including unique cacti, yuccas, agave, desert rose and much more will be available for sale.

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Florida HomeLandscape Design Basics
Saturday, May 29 at 10 a.m. - FREE

Learn how to enhance your home's curb appeal.  This class will show you how to landscape beyond the builder's package of grass, ten woody shrubs and 2 code trees.  We will discuss creating a sustainable landscape for your current enjoyment and increasing the value of your home.  This is "Landscape 101"... Line, Texture, Form, Scale, Pattern, Balance, Contrast, Color, Variety, etc.  We will discuss how using these principles can help you take the mystery out of landscape design and help you select great trees and shrubs for your landscape.

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Edible Plant Workshop
"Where the Exotic becomes Reality"
Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. - FREE
Instructor: Billy Hopkins, Hopkins Nursery

Are you interested in growing exotic, tropical fruit in your own back yard?  We are very excited to have Billy Hopkins of Hopkins Nursery teaching a class on edible plants which can be successfully grown in SW Florida.  Hopkins Nursery has been growing unique edibles in Florida for a generation and Billy is our local expert for any questions you may have on growing tropical fruit.  We will also have a large selection of plants from his nursery available for purchase.

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Frozen PlantGreat Plants for Cold Florida Winters
Saturday, March 20 @ 10 am - FREE
Instructor: Mayer Berg

Riverland Nursery will present “Great Plants for Cold Winters,” a free class conducted by Mayer Berg Saturday March 20th @ 10am. Mayer is an owner of Riverland Nursery and a graduate of the FNGLA Horticulture Program.

Mayer will share ideas and information about trees, palms, and plants proven to succeed and thrive in our recent sub-freezing winters, proper ways to cover plants, and much more. A large variety of cold hardy plants will be available for sale.

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Butterfly GardeningGardening with Butterflies
Saturday, March 27 @ 10 am - FREE
Instructor: Donna Cressman

Riverland Nursery will host “Gardening With Butterflies,” a free class conducted by Donna Cressman Saturday March 27th @ 10am. Donna is a Master Gardener in Lee County specializing in butterfly gardens and palms. She is a tour guide at The Butterfly Estates in Ft. Myers. Donna will share ideas and information about how to start a butterfly garden, which plants are best suited for specific butterflies, and much more. A variety of larval host and nectar plants will be available for sale.

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Tree Care Primer

Saturday, February 27th @ 10am
Instructor: David Jones 

“If you wait until a child is a teenager to begin training, you are going to have your handsfull!”

Maintenance should begin with proper planting and continue for the life of the tree.  Urban trees occupy a different environment than their relatives in the forest, fostering growth patterns that can be both detrimental and unsafe.  Compounding potential problems are incorrect tree selection and improper nursery and installation practices.  Proper tree care will increase longevity, minimize storm damage, avoid natural failures and enhance property values.

David M. Jones, Jr., Landscape Architect and Arborist, will present an overview on these important issues and discuss pruning objectives and techniques.  Questions and answers will offered and a demonstration if time permits.

Reservations are suggested. Email a space reservation at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 239-693-5555.

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Success With Citrus Class
Saturday, February 20, 2009 @ 10AM - FREE
Instructor: Pat Di Campli

Pat has extensive horticulture experience and familiarity with citrus in Florida.

Pat will share practical advice with homeowners about selecting the appropriate citrus, how to plant, proper maintenance and nutrition, and much more. An extensive selection of citrus will be available for sale.

Riverland Nursery is located at 13005 Palm Beach Boulevard, 3.5 miles east of I-75 on the south side. Riverland is committed to fostering sustainable landscape and gardening practices. Spacious demonstration gardens are located throughout the nursery and classes are conducted throughout the year.

Reservations are suggested. Email a space reservation at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 239-693-5555.

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Thornless BougainvilleaThornless Bougainvillea Workshop
Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 10AM - FREE
Instructor: John Lucas, President of the American Bougainvillea Association

John Lucas, President of the American Bougainvillea Association will introduce the new Vera thornless Bougainvillea, and the Purple Carpet  ground cover at Riverland Nursery December 19th @ 10am.  These new varieties have recently been introduced to America by Mr. Lucas.  The workshop will be free of charge. Mr. Lucas will also discuss the best ways to care for all Bougainvilleas including proper placement, nutrition, maintenance and water needs to maximize their stunning appearance during these drier months.

Stop by the nursery or call 239-693-5555 to sign up for class.
 
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