Donna Castro
University of Florida
Extension Agent
Horticulturist, Educator, Former Small Business Owner
25 years of experience in horticulture business
Donna owned and operated a retail garden center called The Garden Gate in Pompano Beach for over 20 years. During that time, as a FANN member, she grew and supplied many native plants to Broward County residents. In 2018, she became the Education/Specialist in Commercial Horticulture at UF/IFAS Extension Broward, where she is able to use many years of horticultural experience to help educate.Donna has served on the boards of the Florida Wildflower Foundation and Pompano Proud.
She is an ISA certified arborist, LIAF certified, GI-BMP Instructor, and a registered beekeeper.
My Sessions
Pruning Native Trees and Shrubs, When and How: Part 1
Introduction to Native Tree and Shrub Pruning It is important to understand pruning basics, to recognize good and bad pruning techniques, and to understand how these relate to selection of native species. Instructors will review tree pruning terminology, basic tree pruning principles and best practices, introduce the Florida Grades & Standards, and discuss pruning techniques […]
Pruning Native Trees and Shrubs When and How: Part 2
When and How to Prune Select Native Trees and Shrubs — Garden Walk This session recommended for credential participants who are new to the FANN Favorites South Florida Native Plants for 2023. Limited to 30 people who will be participate in one of two groups. Instructors will use a guided botanical garden walk to review […]