Creating an Oasis: Eco-Friendly Landscaping Ideas

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Join us for an informative discussion with Tom Wichman, an expert on eco-friendly landscaping with nearly 50 years’ experience in the industry.
A self-proclaimed plant nerd, Tom is currently the Assistant Director for the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program and the statewide coordinator for the Green Industries Best Management Practices Program. Tom is also the radio host for Florida-Friendly Landscaping in a Minute radio show, and he and his team just completed filming season 3 of the television show Flip My Florida Yard. We’ll highlight the importance of eco-friendly landscaping and break down its core tenets.
In this episode, learn about:

- How to build biodiversity in your home landscape

- Water wise practices

- Recycling yard waste

Learn more about Florida-Friendly Landscaping on the website: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/

And check out the Free Florida-Landscaping Handbook: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeysnTNBRS6LK6Kcqvdv6gcM6dk5KuUVc-KH2K0OG4BOHkOxQ/viewform

Find your local agricultural extension agent for local events: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/

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