Master gardeners hold workshops for public

A series of free public workshops presented by master gardeners will give expert advice and practical application for use around the home and garden. Stay around afterward for a personal tour of the Florida Friendly landscape gardens from 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday.

The workshops begin on Wednesday, Jan 14, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Eco Living Center at Rutenberg Park (the former Rutenberg Library building), 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers.

The workshops are free, but registration is required for each session at 432-2163

Upcoming workshops are:

Jan. 14 - Saving water in your backyard - Pat Rooney

Jan. 21 - Designing your butterfly garden - Peg Gutman

Feb. 4 - Palms for Southwest Florida - Donna Cressman

Feb. 11 - Worm composting in your home - John Kiseda

Feb. 18 - Perennial Herbs - Cindy Dekun

Feb. 25 - Inviting wildlife to your backyard - Warren/Joan Bush

March 4 - Butterfly gardening - Gayle Edwards

March 11 - Landscaping without grass - Martha Kendall