During 8th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival: Southern Living Gardening Series Blooming With Tips
What are some ways to add garden color with drought-tolerant plants? Can beauty be achieved with low-maintenance plants? What are some ways to treat the sense of smell with a garden?
Experts from Southern Living magazine and the University of Florida will share their knowledge and offer tips on these and other home-gardening subjects in a series of presentations during the eighth annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, April 20-June 3.
The topics change weekly and are presented at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the Festival Center. While Epcot admission is required, there is no additional charge to attend the presentations. Seating is on a first-come basis. Featured during this year’s festival:
April 20-26
Plant Picks -- Discover the Southern Living editors’ choices as best
plants for the South.
April 27-May 3
Accessorize Your Garden -- Unearth creative ways to add extra “wow” to a
landscape with unique garden elements.
May 4-10
Hot Plants, Cool Colors -- Learn how drought-tolerant plants can enhance a
landscape.
May 11-17
Planting a Fragrance Garden -- Explore ways to turn a yard into a
“scent”-sational garden.
May 18-24
Timesaving Plants -- Get tips on low-maintenance plants that brighten a garden in
no time at all.
May 25-June 3
Playful Potted Gardens -- Learn how to add variety with container gardens in all
shapes and sizes.
Featured Presenters from Southern Living…
- April 20-21: Steve Bender
- April 27-28: Charlie Thigpin
- June 1-2: Ellen Riley