Farm Talk: Transforming Florida Yards with Dr. Amanda Pike
Sat, Jan 11
|Jupiter
Join us for an inspiring farm talk with Amanda Pike, PhD, as she shares insights from her book Transforming Florida Yards, guiding you on how to turn your lawn into a sustainable food forest! Discover how permaculture can help you grow an edible ecosystem right in your backyard, tailored to Florida.
Time & Location
Jan 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Jupiter, 18591 131st Trail N, Jupiter, FL 33478, USA
About the event
Florida homeowners and garden enthusiasts, get ready to reimagine your yard! Dr. Amanda Pike’s talk, based on her book Transforming Florida Yards, explores how to create a thriving food forest, no matter where you are in the state. With a focus on permaculture—a method of working with nature to create sustainable, self-sufficient systems—Dr. Pike teaches how Florida-friendly plants can not only beautify your yard but also enhance food security and resilience to climate change.
From identifying plants suited to each part of Florida to practical steps on soil health and ecosystem support, Dr. Pike’s approach offers both beginner and seasoned gardeners affordable and impactful ways to get started. Amanda Pike, PhD, brings a wealth of experience in horticulture, sustainable practices, and art therapy, and her unique background adds an engaging perspective on using gardens as spaces for health and healing. Her own Jupiter-based permaculture farm is a model of edible…