I am now a member of the Florida Native Plant Society. For 25 bucks a year I get information about native plant workshops and sales, planned field trips and other community activities. There is also a quarterly magazine, The Palmetto, a bimonthly newsletter, The Sabal Minor, and information and a discount to attend an annual spring conference. The conference is a four day event with field trips, well known speakers, panel sessions, plant sales and more.

The letter and newsletter were received by mail about 2 weeks ago along with the Guide for Real Florida Gardeners published by the Association of Florida Native Nurseries. This publication lists all native nurseries and garden centers in Florida and even lists a few in Georgia. It also provides a list of websites that are of interest including the North America Butterfly Association, the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council and the Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants.

To learn more about the Florida Native Plant Society and chapters in your area, go take a look at their website. Native plants are the way to go. Happy Florida Gardening.