Lakeland Learn and Grow

The City of Lakeland and UF/IFAS Polk Extension have rebranded the Lunch and Learn workshops as the Lakeland Learn and Grow workshop series.

These FREE workshops offer a fun and informative way to learn about gardening and landscaping using Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles. The UF/IFAS Extension Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Program provides Polk County residents with practical tips to help protect Florida's natural resources. By following the nine FFL principles, you can create and maintain a beautiful landscape while reducing the need for water, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Workshop topics, locations, and times vary each month. Click here to visit the Eventbrite website and sign up for upcoming events.

Upcoming Events:

Date	Time	Location	Topic
January 9, 2026	10 AM - 11 AM	Lakeland Electric/Hollis Garden	Celebrate Arbor Day!
February 20, 2026	10 AM - 11 AM	Kelly Recreation Complex	Vegetable Gardening with Microirrigation
March 13, 2026	10 AM - 11 AM	Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex	Smart Landscape Design for Florida-Friendly Living
April 10, 2026	10 AM - 11 AM	Kelly Recreation Complex	Drought Tolerant Plants
May 19, 2026	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex	Shoreline Plants
June 26, 2026	10 AM - 11 AM	Lakeland Electric	Pollinator House in a Can
July 24, 2026	10 AM - 11 AM	Kelly Recreation Complex	Rain Gardens
August 25, 2026	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex	Rain Barrels
September 11, 2026	10 AM - 11 AM	Lakeland Electric	Herbs
October 6, 2026	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex	Starting a Wildflower Garden
November 13, 2026	10 AM - 11 AM	Lakeland Electric/Hollis Garden	Palm Talk & Walk
December 11, 2026	10 AM - 11 AM	Kelly Recreation Complex	Ask a Gardner

Phase 3 Water Shortage Declared by Southwest Florida Water Management District

Extended until October 1, 2026

LakelandGov.Net/Irrigation

Lakeland Learn and Grow