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Upcoming Events and Programs
November 8, 2019

Black Maria Film Festival Returns
November 8, 6 p.m.

Join Edison Ford, in partnership with Florida Southwestern State College, in welcoming the 38th annual Black Maria Film Festival. Films will be screened after sunset on the historic Ford lawn and FSW students will facilitate discussion. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Limited seating is available; visitors are advised to bring a folding chair.

Edison Ford members: $5; non-members: $10. Tickets will be sold at the ticket office on the evening of the event. Proceeds will benefit Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas.

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Creating a Hypertufa Mounting Board for Orchids and Other Air Plants
November 2 and 9, 9 a.m.

Create a one-of-a-kind living garden sculpture using Hypertufa, a mixture of Portland cement, peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, and water. Retired art teacher, Jim Hopton will instruct this two-part class in the Edison Ford greenhouse and demonstrate various uses of hypertufa in the garden.

Edison Ford members: $50; non-members: $75. Limited to 10 participants. Both classes must be attended. Participants will meet at the Information Booth. Register online today.

YOMASSAGE™
November 9, 11 a.m.
Class held in the South Florida Water Management Lecture Hall, 2301 McGregor Blvd.

Yomassage™ is a fusion of relaxing and supported restorative yoga positions with hands on massage therapy. Students hold each position for around 8-10 minutes while a massage therapist performs manual massage techniques. The classes are limited to 5 participants per class and lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Classes are led by Dolores J. Gozzi, a Licensed Massage/Alternative Therapist (MA37360), who has completed a 16-hour Yomassage™ certiﬁcation.

Cost: Edison Ford members: $55; non-members: $65 per class, tickets can be purchased at the membership desk, the ticket counter or online. Advanced reservations are encouraged as space is limited. Admission to the site is not included.

Full Moon Meditation
November 9, 1:30 p.m.
Class held in the South Florida Water Management Lecture Hall, 2301 McGregor Blvd.

Relax, breathe, release and enjoy this personal journey through sound vibration with singing bowls and drums.

The class is taught by Dolores J. Gozzi, a Licensed Massage/Alternative Therapist (MA37360). Bring something to lie on like a yoga mat or towel, water, and a small pillow.

Cost: Edison Ford members: $20; non-members: $25, tickets can be purchased at the membership desk, the ticket counter or online. Admission to the site is not included.

Garden Class: A Fresh Look at Holiday Plants for Southwest Florida
November 9, 1:30 p.m.
Class held in the Lee County Garden Council Building, 2166 Virginia Avenue

Karen Maxwell will teach the first class of the season, " A Fresh Look at Holiday Plants." In this class, we will explore some of the history, lore, mistakes, gardener's favorites and introduce new plants and ideas, that will hopefully help you with your holiday gift list! A wonderful selection of the plants discussed will be available for sale in the Garden Shoppe. Participants may enter a drawing to win a copy of "Poinsettias- Myths & Legends," a fun collectible holiday book for any gardener!

Edison Ford members: $35; non-members: $50. Limited to 25 participants. Register online today.

Garden Talk: Growing Hibiscus
November 9, 10 a.m.

If you would like to grow Hibiscus in your garden, come to the next Garden Talk. Nancy Kopp from the Hibiscus Society will speak on the "Culture of Growing Great Hibiscus." With hundreds of hybrid colors and some of the tried and true varieties, we are sure there is one suited just right for your garden, Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a hat, as we will walk around the property to see many beautiful Hibiscus varieties. Participants will receive a 20% off coupon for use toward plants from the Garden Shoppe.

Edison Ford members: $10; non-members: $15

Free Admission for Veterans!
November 11

To honor the men and women who have served our country, veterans and one guest will be admitted free on Veterans Day. Free admission includes an audio tour of the historic homes, gardens, laboratory, and museum. To receive free admission, veterans must present a VA identification card or their DD214 papers. Current servicemen and women presenting an active military ID are admitted free all year long.

Volunteer Meeting and Lecture Series
Along the Caloosahatchee River
Southwest Florida Water Management Lecture Hall
November 12, 10 a.m.

Our November meeting features Amy Bennett Williams, author of "Along the Caloosahatchee River." Amy, a journalist for The News-Press, tells the Caloosahatchee's story of the ancient animals that once roamed its shores, the 19th-century entrepreneurs who bent it to their wills, and the celebrities who have relaxed on its waters. Copies will be available for sale and signing by the author after the meeting for a special volunteer rate of $18.

Volunteer meetings are free and open to the public. Contact Bobby Feldman or Holly Shaffer, Program Managers at 239-335-3694 for information.

Museum Musings
Clara Ford: the matron of Dearborn
November 13, 11:30 a.m.

Join Alexandria Edwards, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator, as she explores the life and times of the woman they called the "Believer."

Included with admission; free for Edison Ford members.

Homeschool Science Scholars

Simple Machines

Grades 1-3: November 14, 9:30 a.m.
Grades 4-6: November 14, 1 p.m.

Grades 7-8: November 13, 10 a.m.

Challenge your mind and foster collaboration with our popular ongoing homeschool series! The focus is on history, simple machines, and mechanics. Register online today.

Edison Ford members: $15; non-members: $25 per class. Includes one adult and one child. $5 for each additional child (subject to availability).

Silk Scarf Workshops with Artist Marie Dyer

November 16, 9:30 a.m.

A variety of techniques will be taught that will inspire painters of all levels to create their own one-of-a-kind scarf. The scarves can be worn or displayed as art! Participants may book a single date or return for multiple sessions.

Edison Ford members: $95 per class; non-members: $105 per class

Emerging Inventors (Ages 1-5)
Build-it!
November 19, 10 a.m.

Children and parents will learn, play and gain valuable social skills while exploring the homes, gardens, and museum.

Edison Ford members: $10; non-members: $15 per class. Includes one adult and one child. $5 for each additional child (subject to availability).

Rhythm on the River
Peace of Woodstock
November 22, 6 p.m.

Dig out your tie-dyed shirts and bell bottoms and travel back in time with Edison Ford as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Peace of Woodstock pays tribute to the famous three-day festival that was held in upstate New York in 1969. Bring a lawn chair and a sweater if the weather is chilly. There will be a cash bar and refreshments available for purchase. No coolers permitted. Visitors should park in the main Edison Ford parking lot.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket counter. Edison Ford members: $20; non-members: $25 per class. Includes one adult and one child; all tickets purchased at the door: $30.

Edison Ford Fall Garden Festival
November 23-24, 9 a.m.

For anyone who enjoys gardening, this is a must-see event! Dozens of plant and garden vendors will have booths under the Banyan and other historic trees all around the museum and lab. This is an opportunity to shop for hard-to-find plants that grow successfully in Southwest Florida. The Edison Garden Shoppe will also have many plants, trees, herbs and garden-related items available for sale. Plant vendors and Edison Ford horticulturalist will be on hand to answer gardening questions and help you with your selections.

Food trucks and live music will be on site too, so come out and spend the day shopping for plants! This free event does not included tours of the homes or admission to the museum and laboratory.

Veggies Available for Sale in the Garden Shoppe!

It's planting season in SWFL! Our Garden Shoppe just received a large order of lush veggies and herbs ready to be planted in your garden. Veggies available include tomato, eggplant, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, lettuce, celery, chives and arugula. If you don't have the space for a garden at home, you can rent a raised bed in our community garden. To learn more about renting a raised bed, call Eric or Debbie at 239-334-7419.

Edison Ford Community Garden

Can you believe that it is time to think about Florida's vegetable growing season again? Edison Ford's community garden has raised beds that are being prepared by Eric Frankovitch, Horticulture Specialist. There is also a new shed that can be used by gardeners for tool storage. New this year, Eric will hold meetings for community garden members.

The community garden membership runs from October through May. Prices are $100 for non-members, $75 for members. For more information, please call 239-334-7419 or email Eric at [email protected].

Rare Wood Slabs
Almost Gone!

If you haven't had chance to get a wood slab yet, now is your chance! Wood slabs from rare Shaving Brush and Mango trees are available. Call Sherri Muske at 239-335-3677 to make an appointment to view the wood.

For additional information about programs, classes or events, visit EdisonFord.org or call 239-334-7419. Tickets may be purchased online and online registration is available for children's classes.

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Riverland Nursery Newsletter

November 2019

Dear Ann

Hello, friends! It's hard to believe that fall is upon us! There are so many plants at the nursery that are coming to life! Fall marks the beginning of rose season, and we have some incredible varieties to share with you!

Roses have long been admired for their fragrance and beautiful flowers. We can successfully grow roses in South Florida depending on the variety that is selected. Even better, many of these roses will bloom year-round, making them a wonderful addition to any garden.

The key to growing roses successfully is to select a rose variety that has demonstrated superior pest tolerance and landscape performance in our unique climate and soil conditions!

The Drift and SunRosa roses have been developed to perform well in our hot, rainy and humid summers. They come in various colors and fragrances, and will grow to 2 ½ feet making them an ideal border plant with color. The 'Knock-Out' series of roses are also hardy and can bloom throughout the year. Pope John Paul is our favorite fragrant shrub rose. The Don Juan, mini-rose, and Louis Phillipe roses are great climbers. These low maintenance roses produce open, informal blooms in repeat cycles throughout the year.

Hybrid tea, grandiflora, floribunda, and polyantha are rose varieties that produce an assortment of lovely, florist quality blooms. Certain cultivars of these roses will perform very well in Florida when they have been grafted during nursery production onto Fortuniana rootstock. This is a hardy, proven Florida rootstock, resisting nematode infestation while developing an extensive root system to provide the water and nutrients necessary for long term success.

After selecting the right cultivar, the rose must be planted in a location which will provide it with at least six hours of daily sunlight. It should be planted with enriched, quality soil and the root ball should be one to two inches above grade. Roses require regular watering and soil with good drainage. They will perform best with regular fertilization, preferably with a controlled-release fertilizer containing all 16 elements and microelements, specifically formulated for our climate and soil. Our preference is Nurseryman's Sure-Gro 6-8-10 rose fertilizer which is a highly effective 60 day product used in some of the most prestigious rose gardens throughout Florida.

We invite you to come see the many varieties of roses we have in stock, and ask us how you can incorporate these gorgeous plants in your landscape!

The Riverland newsletter is sent to our subscribers when we schedule new classes for the month. Like us on Facebook if you are interested in receiving more frequent updates as to our current happenings and helpful gardening tips.

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Sincerely,

Vince Molnar, Owner

Dan McKinney, Owner

Riverland Nursery
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Superior Florida Palms: Selection and Care

Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Instructor: Donna Cressman, Riverland Nursery Associate

Palms are such a ubiquitous part of the tropical landscape, we sometimes take them for granted. However, they do require some care to keep them looking great and resistant to insects and disease. Our instructor, Donna, has been studying palms since she moved here 14 years ago. She will teach you how to select unique and interesting palms, and how to take care of them in your landscape. She will be available to answer questions about your existing palms at the end of the session.

Riverland Nursery stocks a wide variety of palms well adapted to our Southwest Florida climate. We carry the highest quality fertilizer for palms and other products to solve disease and pest issues.

To register for this class, please call our office at 239-693-5555.

*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. We kindly ask class participants to follow the instructions of our traffic directors.

Hardy, Successful Roses for SW Florida

Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Instructor: Vince Molnar, Riverland Nursery Owner

Vince will introduce class participants to lovely roses that deserve to have a role in our garden designs. His discussion will include the best methods for planting and maintaining roses. He will discuss his favorites that have proved themselves winners for gardens in Florida's challenging hot and humid climate. Some grow on their own rootstock and others are grafted onto a hardy, Fortuniana rootstock. These roses have demonstrated superior disease resistance and performance in our southern gardens. Sign up for this class to learn more about favored roses for our area and how to incorporate them into landscapes.

To register for this class, please call our office at 239-693-5555.

*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class. We kindly ask class participants to follow the instructions of our traffic directors.

Riverland Nursery
13005 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33905