# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lunch & Learn: Growing Great Groundcovers - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk Co. & Haines City Water Utilities for tips on how to choose and care for Florida-Friendly groundcovers.About this EventJoin UF/IFAS Extension Polk County and Haines City Water Utilities to dig into the beauty and benefits of groundcovers! Discover how these low-growing plants can reduce maintenance, conserve water, and add texture and color to your landscape. Whether you're replacing turfgrass or enhancing your garden beds, we’ll cover Florida-friendly selections that thrive in sun, shade, or anywhere in between. Learn practical tips for planting, care, and design to create a lush, sustainable landscape from the ground up.Registration is preferred and seating is limited. Lunch is included for pre-registered, in-person participants that are registered by November 12, 2025. Anyone registering after that is welcome to attend, but may not be provided lunch.Workshop is presented by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County and Haines City Water Utilities.If any accommodations are needed, please contact Julie Schelb at 863-519-1041 or j.schelb@ufl.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least ten days prior to the scheduled meeting.We collect demographic information to ensure equitable access to Extension programs by all of our audiences. Each individual's participation is optional.Cancellation Policy: Programs, workshops, and events are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not registered. Cancellations will be posted on Eventbrite and an email will be sent to registrants.Go to https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/ for more information.If you have any questions, please contact us at 863-519-1041. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/haines-city/lunch-and-learn-growing-great-groundcovers/100001319156475529 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Haines City - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Haines City Public Library - **lat**: 28.1086061 - **long**: -81.6261722 - **full address**: Haines City Public Library, 111 North 6th Street, Haines City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lunch & Learn: Growing Great Groundcovers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bd8ae7f8be215e3fceb68626d7fa96cee3f57b46e644a9c04dc24109acd8a3a7-rimg-w816-h612-dc5d904b-gmir.jpg?v=1745275832 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lunch & Learn: Growing Great Groundcovers being held? - **A:** Lunch & Learn: Growing Great Groundcovers takes place on Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm at Haines City Public Library, 111 North 6th Street, Haines City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lunch & Learn: Growing Great Groundcovers? - **A:** Lunch & Learn: Growing Great Groundcovers is organized by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lunch & Learn: Growing Great Groundcovers is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Haines City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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