Donna Castro

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.

Pruning Native Trees and Shrubs, When and How: Part 1

Auditorium

BRAND NEW CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) Florida DBPR Board of Landscape Architecture pending ISA Certified Arborist pending FNGLA Certified Professional pending TOPICS COVERED

FANN Credential FNGLA certified professional ISA Cert Arborist LA CE credits Plants
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Pruning Native Trees and Shrubs When and How: Part 2

Garden

BRAND NEW Demonstrations CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) Florida DBPR Board of Landscape Architecture pending ISA Certified Arborist pending FNGLA Certified Professional pending

FANN Credential FNGLA certified professional ISA Cert Arborist LA CE credits Plants
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