September 16 - December 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Polk County Extension Service
1702 Hwy. 17 S.
Bartow, FL (Google map)
863-519-8677, ext. 118 or 119, to speak to a Master Gardener about the program.
Class is held one day per week through December 9. For information on the Master Gardener program, call Dr. Shibles at 863-519-8677, ext. 109.
October 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Quality Inn
43824 Highway 27, Davenport, FL (Google map)
Call (863) 519-8677 to register.
This workshop is free of charge. You must pre-register.
October 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. to 12 noon
UF IFAS Sumter County Extension
7620 SR 471, Ste. 2, Bushnell, Florida 33513 (Google map)
Call Jim Davis 352-753-0124
Rain barrels are a convenient and efficient way to collect rain water. Using rain barrels will help save water, reduce storm-water runoff and keep our environment green. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Cost for materials is $35.00 which includes your own functional rain barrel.
October 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Tampa Garden Club
2629 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629 (Google map)
Call (813) 744-5519 x144.
Pre-registration required.
October 20, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cirtus County UF/IFAS Extension
3650 West Sovereign Path, Suite 1, Lecanto, FL 34416 (Google map)
Call Cris Nowak at (352)527-5700 to pre-register.
Audrey Durr will present "Intelligent Pest Management for the Landscape." This class will cover insect pests that you're likely to encounter in your lawn and landscape as well as intelligent maintenance practices to keep these pests in check. This class is free but you must pre-register.
October 22, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
October 23, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
On Top of the World Communities
October 23, 2008 at 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Citrus County UF/IFAS Extesion
3650 West Sovereign Path, Suite 1, Lecanto, FL 34461 (Google map)
Call Cris Nowak at (352)527-5700 to pre-register.
Debbe Hooper will present "Cold Protection for Lanscape Plants." Debbe will teach you how you can protect your cold-sesitive plants from chilling temperatures. This class is free but you must pre-register.
October 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Hillsborough County Extension Office
5339 County Rd 579
Seffner, Fl, 33584-3334 (Google map)
Call (813) 744-5519 x144.
One free micro-irrigation kit per household; $20 charge for kit to non-Hillsborough County residents. Pre-registration required.
October 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Citrus County Canning Center
3405 W. Sounthern Street, Lecanto, FL 34461 (Google map)
Call Cris Nowak at (352)527-5700 to pre-register
Audrey Durr will present "Rain Barrels and Water Efficiency." You'll learn about ways to increase water efficiency inside and outside the home and you'll take home a rain barrel. To promote water conservation and water quality protection, the Cirtus County Department of Water Resources is paying part of the cost of the barrels.
This class is $13.00; the cost includes a pre-drilled barrel, a spigot and an overflow attachment. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration begins October 7th. Checks or money orders only (no cash). Check should be made payable to Citrus County BOCC; no refunds.
November 1, 2008
Polk's Nature Discovery Center
Circle B Bar Reserve (Google map)
November 1, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg (Google map)
Registration & Cost Information: (727)551-3100
Educators from Pinellas County Extension will teach you how to set up a recycled plastic barrel to collect rain water from your roof. Use the water for your potted plants, vegetable and herb gardens, special plant collections, etc. Workshop provides set-up instructions and a reference booklet is included.
November 5, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Manatee County Extension Office
1303 17th St. W.
Palmetto, FL 34221 (Google map)
941-722-4524
You will leave with a compost bin to take home and create your own compost. Cost is $10.
November 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Manatee County Extension Office
1303 17th St. W.
Palmetto, FL 34221 (Google map)
941-722-4524
Assemble a rain barrel to take home. Cost of workshop is $40.
November 8, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Polk County Extension Service
1702 Hwy. 17 S.
Bartow, FL (Google map)
863-519-8677
November 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Polk County Extension Office
1702 Highway 17 South
Bartow, Fl, 33830 (Google map)
Call (863) 519-8677 to register.
You must pre-register for a rain barrel. This workshop is free of charge.
November 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
New Tampa Regional Library
10001 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL (Google map)
Call (813) 744-5519 x144.
Pre-registration required.
November 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Citrus County UF/IFAS Extension
3650 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 1 Lecanto, FL 34461 (Google map)
Call Cris Nowak at (352)527-5700 to pre-register.
Audrey Durr will present "Introduction to Florida Friendly Landscaping." The class will cover the basics of transforming your yard into a Florida-friendly yard and will include a tour of the Florida-Friendly Learning Landscape. This class is free but you must pre-register.
November 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Hillsborough County Extension Office
5339 County Rd 579
Seffner, Fl., 33584-3334 (Google map)
Call (813) 744-5519 x144.
One free micro-irrigation kit per household; $20 charge for kit to non-Hillsborough County residents. Pre-registration required.
December 2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Lake Mirror Room
3260 U.S. Hwy. 98 N.
Lakeland, FL (Google map)
863-519-8677
December 9, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Champions Gate Golf Clubhouse
1400 Masters Blvd, ChampionsGate, FL 33896 (Google map)
Call (863) 519-8677 to register
This workshop is free of charge.
December 9, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
UF IFAS Sumter County Extension
7620 SR 471, Ste. 2, Bushnell, Florida 33513 (Google map)
Call Jim Davis 352-753-0124
Rain barrels are a convenient and efficient way to collect rain water. Using rain barrels will help save water, reduce storm-water runoff and keep our environment green.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Cost for materials is $35.00 which includes your own functional rain barrel.
December 10, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Citrus County UF/IFAS Extension
3650 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 1 Lecanto, FL 34461 (Google map)
Call Cris Nowak at (352)527-5700 to pre-register.
Audrey Durr will present "Turfgrass Maintenance." You'll learn how to maintain a healthy, attractive lawn in Citrus County. Irrigation, fertilization and pest management practices will be covered. This class is free but you must pre-register.