Just Go With the Flow...

I posted about an upcoming native workshop last month here:

http://mymaplehillfarm.blogspot.com/2011/04/upcoming-workshops.html

I got the information off the extension center's calendar.  I read it over.  I should have known something was up when I called for more information at the listed number and the folks answering the phone didn't know what I was talking about...

Landscaping with Native Plants

Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Carver Recreation Center

1520 S. Idlewood Ave., Bartow

Call Bartow Front Porch at (863) 533-1773

for more information.

http://polkfyn.ifas.ufl.edu/calendar.shtml

They still didn't know what I was talking about when I showed up last Saturday, ready to learn and buy a slew of natives for the garden.  Guess I should have tracked someone down.

So, no new natives for me.  Bummer...

I consoled myself by heading to the garden center and picking up these babies for 2 bucks apiece. 

They're not natives, but are listed as Florida-friendly.

We call them society garlic.

Here's more information:

http://www.floridata.com/ref/t/tulb_vio.cfm

I've been noticing them blooming all over town and each time would remind myself to look for some.   

Thankfully, I was in the right place at the right time

and picked them up for a song. 

Everything really does happen for a reason...