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Garden Calendar

By Times Staff Writer
Published June 30, 2007

Hibiscus Show and Sale: 1-4 p.m. today, Faith Presbyterian Church, 11501 Walker Ave. N, Seminole. Sunset Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society presents annual hibiscus show and plant sale, with displays of single and double blooms, advice on caring for one of Florida's most popular blooming shrubs; free admission. Call (727) 530-9118 or visit sunsetchapter.org.

Frangipani to Flowers Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and July 7, 305 173rd Ave. E, North Redington Beach. Budget prices on frangipani (Hawaiian lei flowers), flowering plants, gingers, ferns, palms, driftwood and garden items. Call (727) 393-0932.

Growing Day Lilies: 11:30 a.m. today, Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Learn the secrets of growing day lilies in Florida, with day lily plants for sale; free with gardens admission: $8 adults, $6 ages 55 and older, $4 ages 3-11. Call (727) 551-3148.

Philippe Park Hike: 9-11 a.m. today, Philippe Park, 2525 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor. Hike through one of the area's oldest parks. Wear closed shoes, hat, insect repellent, bring water; free. Call (727) 669-1947 to register.

Growing Bromeliads: 7:30 p.m. Tue., Hope Presbyterian Church, 1698 S Belcher Road, Clearwater. Florida West Coast Bromeliad Society meets; program on how to grow bromeliads from seed; bromeliad-related items for sale. Call (727) 544-9187

Rain Gardens: 10 a.m. Tue., Forest Oaks Government Plaza, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Make the most of rainwater by creating a rain garden in Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service program; free on first-come, first-seated basis. Call (352) 754-4433.

Beginning Bonsai: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 7, Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Learn the basics from Suncoast Bonsai Society members in Beginning Bonsai workshop; $65, $55 members, includes bonsai, materials. Pre-registration required; call (727) 551-3102.

Florida Friendly Lawn Care: 10 a.m. July 10, Forest Oaks Government Plaza, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service program on low-maintenance lawns; free on first-come, first-seated basis. Call (352) 754-4433.

Address submissions to Garden Calendar, Newsfeatures, St. Petersburg Times, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731. Deadline is two weeks before publication.

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