Gardening Classes
Planting Trees
Thoughtful Threads Dining Area 2132 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, United StatesWe 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…
Get Ready for Fall Gardens in SWFL
Thoughtful Threads Dining Area 2132 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, United StatesYes! 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…
Gardening Talk
Thoughtful Threads Dining Area 2132 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, United StatesMany 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…
Choosing Healthy Plants
Thoughtful Threads Dining Area 2132 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, United StatesHave you purchased plants, taken them home, and then they start looking unhealthy a few days later? When you are shopping for fruit trees, do you know what to look for and how to choose varieties that thrive in our climate? So many of my customers tell me they have a "black thumb" and can't…
Tropical Herbs
Thoughtful Threads Dining Area 2132 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, United StatesHave 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…
Vegetable Gardening
Thoughtful Threads Dining Area 2132 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, United StatesCome 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…
Garden Pests, Problems, and Solutions
Thoughtful Threads Dining Area 2132 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, United StatesAre 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!
All About Feeding Your Plants
Thoughtful Threads Dining Area 2132 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, United StatesLearn what, how, and when to feed your plants the organic nutrients they need to thrive. How do plants absorb nutrients anyway? How often and what types of nutrients do they need? We will also talk about making compost tea and other simple plant food recipes you can make right at home.