Saturday

9:30-10:15

Steps to an Environmentally Sensible Landscape

James Loper of Reflections of Nature - A Fernandina Farmers Market Vendor
Reflections of Nature is a design and build firm that provides environmentally sensible landscape design and installation services. As an active member of the Florida Native Plant Society, James will present information about protecting the natural area, nature conservancy, tips on reducing energy use, advice on reducing storm water runoff, and recycling the compost yard and kitchen waste.

11:30-12:15

Growing Quality Foods in Florida

Gary Goeser of Prairie's Edge Organics
Art Shriver of S.E.M Nursery

With over 20 years of growing edible plants, Gary and Art will focus on how to successfully grow fruit bearing plants from apple and peach trees to thornless blackberry shrubs and grapes and more. They will also provide valuable information on how to build Florida sandy soil into viable water-retaining soil and the use of organic fertilizers and worm castings. Also, learn tips on cultivating the shiitake mushroom which has a long history originating in Japan and China and are used around the world today. Shiitake growing plugs, complete supplies and finished mushroom logs will be available.

1:30-2:00

Roaming Raptors

Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC) is a not- for- profit birds of prey rehabilitation and education facility. This is an exceptional opportunity to become aware of Florida's unique, native and migratory birds of prey. Information will focus on raptors, their natural history and their importance to us and our environment.

2:30-3:15

Grafting Techniques and Hybridization Methods

Matt Martindale of Hibiscusplace.com

As receipent of the 2009 Harry Goulding Grafting Award from the American Hibiscus Society, Matt will demonstrate grafting techniques and present hybridization methods that will reward you with beautiful hibiscus blooms. Be sure to ask Matt about his award winning creation, The Orange Cappuccino, a 7-inch bright orange bloom with bright rare white contrasting eye.

"Stir The Pot"

"Stir The Pot" for kids will be available at Neal's Kettle Korn booth throughout the day. Kids will have a chance to participate in the kettle korn pot in action.

Sunday

10:30-11:15

Simple Answers for all your Orchid Questions!

Fred Keefer of Orchids by Del-Rei - A Fernandina Farmers Market Vendor
Fred Keefer has 20 years of experience in raising orchids and is a member of The St. Augustine Orchid Society, Ft. Lauderdale Orchid Society, Gainesville Orchid Society, and The American Orchid Society. Fred does orchid displays and sales throughout the state of Florida. Topics will include proper watering, fertilization, light, temperature, repotting medium, and general repotting guidelines.

12:30-1:15

Container Gardening - Beautiful & Easy

Judy Lambert of Colorfield Farms

Colorfield Farms is a long-established commercial grower selling a wide selection of plants to Florida theme parks, landscapers, and developers. Customer container gardens for theme parks has long been one of the company's specialities. Colorfield will present a live demonstration of the methods and techniques you'll need to create and maintain your own unique and vibrant containers of flowers, foliage or herbs. Topics will include plant selection and color composition, container selection, potting medium selection, fertilizer types and methods, transplanting techniques, watering and maintenance.

2:30-3:15

Benefits of Honey - Sweet Tips for Honey Use

Amanda of Josey's Honey Farm - A Fernandina Farmers Market Vendor
As 5th generation beekeepers with over 35 years of experience and 2,000 hives, Josey's Farm will talk about the life cycle of the honeybee, showcase the bees at work, and discuss the benefits of honey in sports and exercise programs as well as the healthful benefits in everyday life while tasting local and specialty honeys.