“Islandscaping” is our own unique form of landscaping – one in which cues are taken from the island itself, and plants are considered for their wildlife value as well as for their suitability in this beautiful barrier island setting.  The natural look, which is both tropical and timeless, casts a powerful spell.  Island-scapers invite you to fall under this spell and reconnect with nature via our programs, field trips, parties and special events.  Our accomplishments are listed below. Please join us!

 Sarah Fahlmark
Programs Director

Our Demonstration Gardens:
Islandscapers establishes and maintains Island gardens for education, preservation and beautification.

Native Restoration Garden at the Firehouse
Florida-Friendly Garden, Butterfly Garden and Bromeliad Shade Garden at the Firehouse
Native Restoration Garden at the Ferry Landing

Our Educational and Speaker Programs:

• Native  & Florida Friendly plants for the Island
• Plant care & Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Coastal/Shore plants, drought & salt tolerant
• Vegetable gardens and composting
• Barrier Island ecology and stewardship
• Mangroves: Value, benefits and best practices
• Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN), 9 Principles
• Orchids
• Palm “Trees”
• Exotics, invasives and substitutes

 
Our Activities & Events:
      *  Earth Day Celebration
      *  Art in the Palms
      *  Island Garden Workdays
      *  Islandscaper Tote Bags

Our Tours & Trips:

ü      Selby Gardens

ü      Florida House in Sarasota

ü      Boat Trip to View Mangroves and Manatees

ü      Useppa Island Garden Walk and Park Park

ü      Cedar Point Environmental Center Nature       Walk

ü      Lemon Bay Butterfly Garden

ü      Don Pedro State Park

ü      North Port Florida Certified Yards Tour

ü      Bieneman’s Palm Island Palms Nursery

ü      Florida Native Plant Nursery in Sarasota

 Membership is only $20 annually.  Send check payable to “Islandscapers” to Pat Gordon, Treasurer, P.O. Box 3160, Placida, FL  33946.