Growing Green Festival 2010

Fortunately, my friend at Central Florida Gardener informed us of the 1st annual Growing Green Festival this weekend in Stuart, FL.  I looked forward to it all week, and excitedly attended and participated with my family.  They actually enjoyed themselves...I'd call that a success!

There was a plethora of information presented in numerous forms including printed material, movies, seminars such as this one by the FAU extension office about rain barrels

and demonstrations.  This demonstration/discussion focused on green smoothies.  Taste testing was part of the demonstration, which was admittedly a highlight!! 

There were plants for sale incuding my favorites which were this HUGE kalanchoe,

Thai variety of Crown of Thorns, 

peppers, 

and ornamental peppers;

locally grown veggies (they were so pretty and fresh!);

organic fertilizer;

YUMMY food, and other products including rain barrels.

There was something for everyone including chalk art for the little ones.

Finally, I couldn't resist snapping some photos of the gorgeous blooms on display!

I learned a lot, collected an abundance of reading and resource material, and even ordered a rain barrel! I'm one step closer to reducing my carbon footprint, saving money, and supporting Florida's native environment!!