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…
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Summer Gardening Activities for SWFL
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.
Vegetable Gardening in Containers
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!
Grow your own Microgreens Workshop
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…
All About Worms
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…
Growing Tomatoes 101
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…
Get Ready for Fall Gardens in SWFL
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…
Planting Trees
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…
All About Feeding Your Plants
Learn 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.