Established in 1970, we are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in South Florida and throughout the world.
NEXT MEETING: Friday, July 12th, 2024
SPEAKER: Richard Siegel "Pineapple Richie"
Bio: A tropical fruit enthusiast who continues to pass the knowledge of fruit propagation to the next generation. A very experienced gardener, Mr. Siegel has been growing pineapples for many years with great success. Through trial and error he has become aware of different methods that work for Florida home growers.
Topic: "Pineapple Growing In The Florida Home Landscape"
For more information, please contact Ben Feistmann, RFC President - President@pbrarefruitcouncil.org
We hope to see and connect with you soon!
TBA
2024 Speaker Calendar Location: Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium Time: 7pm Friday, January 12th Speaker: Noel Ramos, "Peru...History, Culture, and Plenty of Fruits!" Friday, February 9th Speaker: Ralph Guinta, "Florida Amazon - exploring the botanical overlay between Peruvian Amazon and South Florida" Friday, March 8th Speaker: Amanda Pike, "Homesteading in a Food Forest: Self-Sufficiency & Permaculture" Friday, April 12th Speaker: Alex Salaazar, TBA Friday, May 10th Speaker: Har Madheem, "Soursop and its close Relatives" Friday, June 14th Speaker: Josh Jamison, "Starchy Staples for Florida" Friday, July 12th Speaker: Richard Siegel, "Pineapple Growing in the Florida Home Landscape" Friday, August 9th Speaker: Michael Adler, "Pruning in Cooperation with Tree Physiology" Speaker: TBA Friday, October 11th Speaker: Daland Fithian, "Wild Edibles/Urban Foraging" Friday, November 8th Speaker: TBA Friday, December 13th No Speaker, Holiday Party |
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FERTILIZER, GRAFTING SUPPLIES & COCONUT OPENERS are available at our Monthly Meetings
Members in need of the Special Rare Fruit Council blend of "Fruitilizer" may contact Conner Murphy at Incredible Edibles (561)313-4324 *********************************************************************************** |
