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Welcome to the Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants prepared by the Horticulture students and staff at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

This Online Manual is an ever-evolving project under the directorship of Department Chair George Rogers, Ph.D.

 
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Arboriculture & Landscape Construction Classes Start Feb 9!
Arboriculture is geared toward the International Society of Arboriculture Certification. Landscape Installation is aimed in part at preparation for the FNGLA Florida Certified Landscape Technician exam. READ MORE -->

Editorial Book Review
Kim Franke-Folstad of the Tampa Tribune: '...imagine my great happiness when a new edition of "Landscape Plants for South Florida: A Manual for Gardeners, Landscapers and Homeowners" landed on my desk.'

Front Page News
"Landscape Plants For South Florida" makes the cover of Florida Weekly newspaper.

Editorial Book Review
"One of the things I like best about the book is that the information about each plant is scientifically accurate and from experts who use the plants in the landscape. You get a great overview about each plant and tips on how to best place and use it in the landscape. " Read the full book review.

Updated! Wildflowers!
Wildflowers abound throughout Florida and on PlantBook too! If you're looking to add color to your garden, wildflowers are sure to please and Plantbook is the place to learn about them.

Take a Virtual Campus Tour
Tour the Environmental Horticulture facilities at Palm Beach State College and see how your future can grow. This short video highlights our full-service retail plant nursery, greenhouse, shadehouse, gardens, classrooms and labs where students learn all things green.

ID that weed with Weed Finder!
A collaberative effort from Dr. Rogers' and the students of the program, our weed finder is a section entirely devoted to weeds. Not sure what that pesky weed is poking up through your mulch? Plantbook's Weed Browser has the answer!