The New Florida Garden Creating Resilient Subtropical Gardens presented by Carlos Somoza Landscape Architecture

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Join landscape architect Carlos Somoza as he explores what it means to design gardens that are not only beautiful, but ecologically resilient and rooted in the unique character of South Florida’s subtropical environment. Drawing from native ecosystems like pine rocklands, coastal dunes, and tropical hardwood hammocks, Carlos presents a design philosophy that balances craftsmanship, ecology, and a refined subtropical aesthetic.

Attendees will gain insight into how resilient plant palettes, sustainable materials, and climate-responsive design can transform outdated landscape clichés into vibrant, modern outdoor spaces. This lecture invites you to rethink the Florida garden – not as a generic paradise, but as a living, adaptive system that reflects the genius of its place.

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