Cooperating nurseries have these labels to identify these plants. Back to top . Florida Friendly Landscaping Workshop. On August 23 from 9-12 will be the 3rd Florida Friendly Landscaping Workshop, sponsored by the Volusian Water Alliance, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program of the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service, and the St. Johns River Water Management District. The purpose of this workshop is to help you find ways to cut water use in your landscape and develop landscapes compatible with Florida's weather, soil, and natural environment.
Participants receive garden giveaways.
The workshop will be held at the Agricultural Center in DeLand, SR 44 near I-4. A person who receives a watering violation citation can avoid the fine, on a one time basis, by attending the one-hour Water Conservation School, administered by the Volusian Water Alliance , as specified by Volusia County's amended Water Conservation Ordinance. This option may be available for citations from cities as well as Volusia County, if the city so specifies. Next session is August 2 from 1-2 PM in the Agricultural Center Auditorium. Upon completion of the school, you will be given paperwork to substitute for payment of the citation.