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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T140000
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SUMMARY:Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly open topic gardening discussion. What’s growing now? What to plant? What other gardening activities coming up? In this class\, attendees can bring their questions\, plant problems\, and ideas; we’ll share organic methods and solutions to problems. If you bring plant parts with a problem\, please keep the plant parts in plastic bag so we don’t spread the problem to our garden center plants
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/gardening-talk-4-2-3/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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CREATED:20180707T175035Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly open topic gardening discussion. What’s growing now? What to plant? What other gardening activities coming up? In this class\, attendees can bring their questions\, plant problems\, and ideas; we’ll share organic methods and solutions to problems. If you bring plant parts with a problem\, please keep the plant parts in plastic bag so we don’t spread the problem to our garden center plants
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/gardening-talk-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/600_276981342.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T140000
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CREATED:20161118T122741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T083402Z
UID:24031-1540044000-1540051200@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Garden Pests\, Problems\, and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Are you discouraged by garden pests and diseases? Do plant leaves look brown\, yellowed\, or have ugly spots on them? Are you constantly battling pests like aphids\, caterpillars\, and snails? What about rabbits\, raccoons\, and birds eating your fruit? You are not alone! Come learn all about natural solutions to these common gardening challenges!
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/garden-pests-problems-and-organic-solutions/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pests.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20180707T175035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T083201Z
UID:25600-1538834400-1538841600@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly open topic gardening discussion. What’s growing now? What to plant? What other gardening activities coming up? In this class\, attendees can bring their questions\, plant problems\, and ideas; we’ll share organic methods and solutions to problems. If you bring plant parts with a problem\, please keep the plant parts in plastic bag so we don’t spread the problem to our garden center plants
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/gardening-talk-4-2/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/600_276981342.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20160927T133821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180707T173407Z
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SUMMARY:Vegetable Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Come on by and learn about growing your favorite up North Summer vegetables in our down South climate! We’ll share ideas about how to grow delicious and healthy garden veggies and what grows best when in our SWFL climate…ever used shade cloth to grow a vegetable garden? What about the sandy soil here? Whether you have grown your own veggies before or not\, this topic is always a lots of fun!
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/gardening-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/veggiegraphic.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20180707T175035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180707T175035Z
UID:25445-1536415200-1536422400@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly open topic gardening discussion. What’s growing now? What to plant? What other gardening activities coming up? In this class\, attendees can bring their questions\, plant problems\, and ideas; we’ll share organic methods and solutions to problems. If you bring plant parts with a problem\, please keep the plant parts in plastic bag so we don’t spread the problem to our garden center plants
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/gardening-talk-4/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/A-Peach-Flower-Blooms-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T140000
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CREATED:20180707T172321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180707T173225Z
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SUMMARY:Tropical Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard about all the tropical herbs we can grow in our climate? Well there are a lot; come learn about a few and if you are growing some\, come share what you know with us! I’ll be introducing and talking about anamu\, pennyroyal\, mojean\, neem\, curry\, Cuban oregano\, and Jamaican mint! Did you know many herbs grow as native plants\, commonly called weeds in Florida? We’ll enjoy a little tea from one of those. Come share and learn with us!
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/tropical-herbs/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20180707T174808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180707T174808Z
UID:25441-1533996000-1534003200@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly open topic gardening discussion. What’s growing now? What to plant? What other gardening activities coming up? In this class\, attendees can bring their questions\, plant problems\, and ideas; we’ll share organic methods and solutions to problems. If you bring plant parts with a problem\, please keep the plant parts in plastic bag so we don’t spread the problem to our garden center plants
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/gardening-talk-3/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/workingwithnature.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170123T232205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180707T171216Z
UID:24231-1532786400-1532793600@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Summer Gardening Activities for SWFL
DESCRIPTION:What activities are best for this time of year in our climate? It’s a great time for pruning\, propagating\, planting\, and soil building. Is now a good time to put out fertilizer and what types of fertilizer are best? What about container gardens? Come learn about gardening activities for the heat of our summer months.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/gardening-activities-for-march/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2735.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20161118T123518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180707T170930Z
UID:24034-1531576800-1531584000@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly open topic gardening discussion. What’s growing now? What to plant? What other gardening activities coming up? In this class\, attendees can bring their questions\, plant problems\, and ideas; we’ll share organic methods and solutions to problems. If you bring plant parts with a problem\, please keep the plant parts in plastic bag so we don’t spread the problem to our garden center plants. \n 
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/gardening-talk/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/600_276981342.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20171107T121848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T184037Z
UID:24925-1521900000-1521907200@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Oakes Demonstration Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:No RSVP required. Tour Oakes Demonstration Farm where we grow a variety of conventional herbs and vegetables\, annual flowers\, raise chickens\, keep bees\, and farm shrimp and tilapia to provide community education and stock our markets and some local restaurants. You will even finally meet Oakes Farm’s own Kirk Hendersen\, our garden center and nursery manager! Park at the farm and overflow parking on Deer Run Lane\, wear full footed shoes\, be well hydrated\, and wear sun protection. We will meet at the tree house by the farm entrance and main greenhouse! (Can’t miss it) \nSchedule: 2:00 – 2:15 arrival\n2:15 – 3:30 guided tour\n3:30 – 4:00 Q & A
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/food-and-thought-open-barn-organic-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Oakes Demonstration Farm\, 29 Deer Run Lane\, Naples\, FL\, 34120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/oakesgreenhouse.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170327T142642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T141021Z
UID:24365-1518876000-1518883200@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Vegetable Gardening in Containers
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll learn about growing your favorite fruit and veggies in containers. Bring your questions and ideas! Learn about types of containers and their uses\, container soil mixes\, the nuances of container gardening\, and how to grow happy and healthy plants!
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/container-gardening/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Container.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20171003T233329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171229T152840Z
UID:24811-1516456800-1516464000@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Grow your own Microgreens Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Did you know you can grow super nutrients right in your own kitchen? From wheatgrass\, to sprouts like sunflowers\, microgreens\, and baby greens\, growing your own delicious superfood is easy! Want to learn about using super foods in your daily meals with juicing and great recipes? In this class\, you can come a little early to set up; bring your seeding trays\, sprouting kits\, and seeds or buy them from us as we’ll have extra available for you. This will be a hands-on class where you can start growing right away or you can come observe as we demonstrate the techniques for growing organic superfoods. Come learn how! RSVP by January 16th to deana@deanasgarden.com to ensure adequate space and materials are available.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/grow-your-own-superfood-workshop/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/microgreens-blog.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20171229T153125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171229T153125Z
UID:25035-1515852000-1515859200@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Orchids 101
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this special guest! Come meet Tim Nance\, orchid expert\, horticulturalist\, gardener\, and farmer as he shares his tips about growing beautiful and healthy orchids in our climate.  Orchids are a lovely addition to any garden; learn about how to care for them\, where to grow them\, what types of orchids to grow\, and how to identify and solve problems.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/orchids-101-2/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC1948.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20171107T122252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T122252Z
UID:24927-1512828000-1512835200@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Landscape Designs and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our special guest\, fellow plant addict\, landscape design expert\, horticultural professional\, and owner of  Greenery Wizard Landscaping Company\, Beth Williams. Beth is committed to “creating gracious garden scenes and outdoor spaces that are inviting\, lush\, pretty\, intimate\, and tropical” using sustainable and environmentally responsible methods. Come learn the basics about designing your own landscape and/or choosing designers\, installers\, and maintenance professionals that share your values for natural and toxic free plant care.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/landscape-designs-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/GWlandscape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170112T115323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T121717Z
UID:24206-1510995600-1511002800@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Food and Thought Open Barn - Organic Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Organic Farm Tour – Come tour our 5 acre organic farm\, see what we’re growing and learn how we provide fresh\, healthy\, and delicious food for our community. See our worm composting system\, propagation area\, green house\, fields\, and fruit trees. It is best to wear full foot covered shoes\, comfortable for walking and sun protection. You may park on the side of the road outside the farm entrance; please take care not to park too far into the ditch. \nSchedule: \n9:00 – 9:15 arrival\n9:15 – 10:15 guided tour\n10:15 – 11:00 Q & A \n  \n 
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/food-and-thought-open-barn/
LOCATION:Oaks Organic Farm\, 7455 Sanctuary Road\, Naples\, FL\, 34120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_0571.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170828T162052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T233042Z
UID:24667-1509199200-1509206400@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:All About Worms
DESCRIPTION:All About Worms – Don’t miss our special Guest\, Vermiculture Expert and owner of SWFL’s Green Leaf Worm Farm\, Mr. Sean Moore! Are you getting the most from your garden? Do you farm your own worms or is it something you want to learn more about? Using worm castings and tea work in any garden culture; containers\, raised beds\, or in the ground! Did you know we use vermiculture at our Oakes Organic Farm? Come learn as Sean shares all about nature’s best garden helpers! Worms are essential to promote microbial activity that allows plants to absorb nutrients; fertilizers alone are not enough! Enhance your gardens\, improve the soil\, and use less water to grow happy\, healthy\, and nutrient rich plants with worms!
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/all-about-worms/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/worm.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170828T162311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T162311Z
UID:24670-1505570400-1505577600@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Growing Tomatoes 101
DESCRIPTION:Did you know more people grow tomatoes than watch the superbowl? Where did tomatoes come from originally? Let’s talk tomatoes; now’s the time to start planting some delicious tomatoes in your gardens. Grow them in containers\, raised beds\, or in the ground. Come learn how\, what varieties grow best\, and some tips and tricks to grow tasty\, nutrition packed\, and healthy tomatoes!
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/growing-tomatoes-101/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/heirloom-tomatoes.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170327T150506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T112430Z
UID:24372-1503151200-1503158400@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Growing Orchids 101
DESCRIPTION:Always wanted to grow orchids? Are you growing orchids but having challenges? Don’t miss this special guest! Come meet Jerry Meola\, expert orchid agronomist and owner of Orchid’s Amore’ in Ft Myers\, FL as he shares his tips about growing beautiful and healthy orchids in our climate!  Orchids are a lovely addition to any garden; learn about how to care for them\, where to grow them\, what types of orchids to grow\, and how to identify and solve problems.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/orchids-101/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/orchidgraphicsmall.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170227T160623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T125607Z
UID:24295-1500732000-1500739200@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Many of our regular gardening class attendees have requested a monthly open topic gardening discussion. In this class\, attendees can bring their questions\, plant problems\, and ideas; we’ll share organic methods and solutions to problems. These talks have been so fun! There is nothing like the learning that happens with interactive discussion and sharing a wide variety of experiences. Come on by and learn with us! If you bring plant parts with a problem\, please keep the plant parts in plastic bag so we don’t spread the problem to our garden center plants.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/gardening-talk-2/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2413_edited-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20160808T204944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T124722Z
UID:23211-1499522400-1499529600@foodandthought.com
SUMMARY:Get Ready for Fall Gardens in SWFL
DESCRIPTION:Yes! Now is the time to plan for our cool weather plantings. Learn about starting seeds\, succession planting\, and soil preparation for chemical free\, healthy\, and productive fall vegetable and herb gardens. Learn what activities will prepare your fall garden so you can produce the healthiest\, most nutritious\, and delicious harvest. From tropical favorites\, traditional vegetables\, flowers\, and herbs\, find out what to grow\, when to plant\, and how to maintain a healthy garden throughout the fall and winter growing seasons!
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/get-ready-for-fall-gardens-in-swfl/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_1854.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170327T143936Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Nature
DESCRIPTION:Have you tried to grow a garden but had a lot of problems? Maybe you started a garden from seeds and not much came out very well. How about pests and diseases? Come learn about working with nature\, growing the right plants in the right place at the right time\, and gardening by the moon cycle that will help you grow beautiful\, bountiful\, and healthy plants the organic way!
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/working-with-nature/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170227T155608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T155608Z
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SUMMARY:Planting Trees
DESCRIPTION:We have had several requests for this class to be offered so here it is! Do you already know how to plant trees in cool climates? Learn how different planting trees is here. Want some new ideas? Or Just learning? This class if for you! Learn how to plant trees and maintain them here in SWFL the organic way!
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/planting-trees/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/tree_plant.gif
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170120T161313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170120T161313Z
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SUMMARY:Using Native Plants in our Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Food and Thought welcomes SWFL Native Plant enthusiast Kara Tyler who will talk about how to attract butterflies & birds\, grow our own food\, and enjoy a trouble free garden with beautiful and edible native plants that bring simplicity and balance to our ecology. Join us as we learn about those plants\, see examples\, and discover how we can use them in our landscapes\, gardens\, and daily lives…..and why we should! Who knows\, maybe you will win a free native plant during our free raffle! Come\, relax and learn with us; guests are invited to enjoy a healthy juice\, smoothie\, and/or snack from our cafe before\, during\, or after the class. \nAbout the Instructor \nKara Tyler-Julian is an entomologist with a master’s degree in Entomology from the University of Florida where she concentrated on Integrated Pest Management. She currently works for the Lee County Mosquito Control District as a Mosquito Biologist. Previously Kara worked in the agriculture industry for five years where she gained a love for plants and growing her own food. She lives in Lehigh Acres on 3/4 acre of land growing fruit trees intermixed with native plants practicing some of the biological control and cultural control methods she learned while working on her thesis and while working in the agriculture industry. Ms. Tyler-Julian is also a member of the Florida Native Plant Society: Coccoloba chapter and is always ready to learn and experiment more with native plant and insect interactions.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/using-native-plants-in-our-gardens/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/native.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20170120T160001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170120T160001Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Learn about seed propagation\, how to grow from stem cuttings\, plant divisions and starting plants with air layering. We’ll also have a grafting demonstration. Come on by and learn how to propagate and nurture young plants into healthy specimens the organic way.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/plant-propagation/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20161118T122523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T124131Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Herbs the Organic Way
DESCRIPTION:Learn what herbs are growing this time of year\, how to grow and care for them the organic way\, and find out how to use them in your daily life and as companion plants in your gardens.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/growing-herbs-the-organic-way/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_2508.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20160811T194521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160811T194521Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Fruit Trees
DESCRIPTION:Learn about some of the tropical fruit and citrus we can grow in our climate; this class will cover the basics about selecting\, planting\, maintaining\, and harvesting delicious healthy fruit right in your own garden.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/growing-fruit-trees/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/fruittrees.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20160811T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160811T192514Z
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SUMMARY:Weeds: The Earth's Bounty!
DESCRIPTION:Weeds can tell us a lot about our soil and some are even edible! Learn about using resources to work with nature in weed management\, put weeds to good use\,  and employ nature based methods to control them.
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/weeds-the-earths-bounty/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Weeds.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054316
CREATED:20160811T182200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160811T192942Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Pests\, Problems\, & Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Discouraged by gardening pests and diseases? Tired of mosquito bites? Learn about natural solutions to these common gardening challenges!
URL:https://foodandthought.com/event/garden-pests-problems-solutions/
LOCATION:Thoughtful Threads Dining Area\, 2132 Tamiami Trail North\, Naples\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foodandthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pests.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deana Bess":MAILTO:deana@deanasgarden.com
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