Shady Secrets 

September 10, 2022

9:30 am-11:30 am

 Instructor: Robert Bowden

So often shady areas in Central Florida landscapes are austere, bleak and devoid of color. Learn in a brief class indoors followed by a Garden tour, that shady gardens can be incredibly colorful and full of wonderful opportunities!

Robert Bowden recently retired as Executive Director of Leu Gardens after nearly three decades. Earlier in his career he was the Executive Director of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Director of Horticulture of the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, and Assistant Director of Old Westbury Gardens on Long Island. He is the author of many books including Florida Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles and the Florida Top Ten Garden Guide. He also teaches several horticulture classes in the Science Department at Valencia State College.

Participants must withdraw from classes at least five days prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund or credit.  If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund or credit.

Only those registered for the class will be permitted in the classroom.  Childcare services are not provided.