The GFBB Mission
Our mission is to support and assist the faculty and staff of the University of Florida/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) - Quincy to accomplish their mission. Our goals are to expand outreach by fostering research and providing educational programs through partnerships with community organizations, schools and the horticulture industry. To organize and participate in:
- Special Events in support of the NFREC Center
- Routine garden maintenance and operation
- Development of new and expanded public gardens
- Volunteer Days
GFBB
The Gardening Friends of the Big Bend, Inc.
Officers for 2019
Howard Andrews,
President
George McEntire,
Vice President
Ben White,
Treasurer
Barbara Laskowski,
Secretary
Sue Watkins,
Events
Dr. Gary Knox,
NFREC Liaison
UF/IFAS NFREC
University of Florida/ Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
North Florida
Research and Education
Center
155 Research Rd. Quincy, FL 32351
Quote of the Month
"I grow plants for many reasons: to please my eye or to please my soul, to challenge the elements or to challenge my patience, for novelty or for nostalgia, but mostly for the joy in seeing them grow." – David Hobson
Home of the Demonstration Gardens of the Big Bend
NFREC Gardens and Plant Collections
Crapemyrtle Planting
Discovery Garden
Dry Garden
Hardy Palm Garden
Jurassic Garden
Magnolia Garden
Rose Garden
Shade Garden
Teaching Platform/Classroom
GFBB Member Benefits!
-Early notification of special events
-Discount tickets to most sponsored events
-Additional learning opportunities at the NFREC
