4-H/FFA Plant Project Workshop
2019-09-21 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
4-H/FFA Plant Project Workshop
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County

When: Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
8:30 – 8:50 Registration
8:50 – 9:00 Welcome and Introduction
9:00 – 9:30 Selecting and Growing Healthy Plants
9:30 – 10:00 The Scoop on Soils, Potting, & Fertilizing
10:00 – 10:15 BREAK
10:15 – 10:45 Keeping your Plants Healthy: Pests and Disease
10:45 – 11:15 BREAK
11:15 – 11:30 Registration and Tagging Instructions
11:30 – 12:15 Showmanship & Marketing
12:15 – ??? Questions
** Certificates of completion will be given out at end of workshop
Have questions about Plant Project Workshop 2019-2020? Contact UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-project-workshop-2019-2020-tickets-67282595053

Hort Talks - COMMERCIAL
2019-10-10 09:00 - 13:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Zoysia Turfgrass Management
Hort-Talks (4hours of various CEUs) – There’s a lot to learn about horticulture! This is a four hour presentation on different topics with a variety of CEUs available.
Time 9:00am – 1:00pm, $25 pre-workshop, $35 pay at the door (includes a mid-morning snack)
Pending CEUs
Agenda
9:00 – 10:40 – Topic – Core
10:40 – 11:10 – Brunch (included in registration)
11:10 – 12:50 – Topic – Laurie Trenholm, Turfgrass Science – the University of Florida, will discuss evidence-based zoysia turfgrass management practices. OBJECTIVE: To provide in-depth, evidence-based education on zoysiagrass management through case studies, lecture, and discussion.
Registration – Registration is required. Registration on the day of the event will be charged an additional $10.00 fee.
Cancellations – If your class is canceled for any reason you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a full refund for cancellations made by Manatee County Extension. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process.
Refunds – Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 24 hours prior to the class time.
If you have any questions please contact Michelle at 941-722-4524.
Registration: click here.

Palm Care for Homeowners
2019-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Most likely you have a palm in your yard, but do you know how to manage it? Most palms need specialized care in home landscapes. Come learn best practices for fertilization, pruning, and disease prevention.
$5 advance registration fee. $8 day of class.

SAFETY HARBOR GARDENING CLUB
2019-11-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
There’s a lot to learn about gardening. This group presents educational programs on a variety of gardening topics. For members, there are field trips and other special programs.

FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
2020-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
This group welcomes all who want to learn about native plants and explore natural areas.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Gardening Workshop - Soil Testing
2020-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Rd., Seffner, FL, 33584-3602, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Soil Testing
This presentation provides an overview of the soil testing process, how to take a soil sample and how to interpret your soil pH. Participants will receive one free soil sample voucher that may be redeemed for a free soil test at the Extension office.

Dooryard Fruit for Central Florida
2020-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Rd., Odessa, FL, 33556-4720, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Dooryard Fruit for Central Florida
Learn how to select, plant and maintain a variety of fruit-bearing shrubs and trees suited for Central Florida gardens, such as peaches, blueberries, papaya, loquat and mango. Talk covers recommended varieties and ongoing care to maximize your harvest and keep your trees healthy.

SAFETY HARBOR GARDENING CLUB
2020-01-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
There’s a lot to learn about gardening. This group presents educational programs on a variety of gardening topics. For members, there are field trips and other special programs.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Orchids: The Basics
2020-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 | SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin
Gardening Workshop –
Orchids: The Basics
This talk identifies some of the most common orchids and how to grow them in Florida, including light and water requirements and how to repot them.

Gardening Workshop - Camellias
2020-01-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Charles J. Fendig Public Library, 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa, FL, 33629, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Camellias
Learn all about this beautiful flower. Discover the history, varieties, care, maintenance and how to propagate.

Growing Tomatoes in Central Florida
2020-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave., Tampa, FL, 33603-3905, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Growing Tomatoes in Central Florida
Learn about the history, cultivation, and pest/disease management of one of our most beloved edibles. A Master Gardener will share top tips for successfully growing tomato varieties suitable for West Central Florida.

Edible Wilds Walk
2020-02-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Guided hike with Julie Miller. Explore edible plants and learn what plants to avoid.

Cost: $3/$1.50 | Open to All Ages

727-893-7326 | www.stpeteparksrec.org/natureprograms/

Botanical Science for Beginners
2020-02-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
How do plants work? How do they interact with the environment? How do they defend themselves? We will investigate the fascinating and complex Plant Kingdom in an introduction to Botanical Science. This program will take place indoors, and may include outdoor components if time and weather permits.
This program is recommended for adults.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Weedon Island Preserve at weedonisland@pinellascounty.org.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/weedon-island-preserve-cultural-and-natural-history-center-1250121017

Roses in Central Florida
2020-02-08 13:30 - 15:30 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Master Gardener School:
Roses in Central Florida

Roses are a symbol of love and beauty at Valentine’s Day.

Learn the lore of roses, their storied history, and cultivation in Florida including grafting techniques. Included is a visit to the Master Gardeners’ Rose Demonstration Garden to emphasize some lessons learned and practical observations on varieties for the area.
$5 online registration fee – $10 in person registration fee
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-manatee-county-8304772301

Basic Landscape Pruning
2020-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL, 33618-1828, United States
Learn about the reasons why we prune plants, when to prune plants and pruning techniques.
Presented in partnership with Hillsborough County Extension Services.
Registration: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=hillsborough

Growing Microgreens and Sprouts
2020-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Rd., Odessa, FL, 33556-4720, United States
Learn how to grow delicious and nutritious sprouts and microgreens. You can produce an edible crop in less than a week on your kitchen counter with minimal supplies. Grow year-round with no concerns about weather conditions and without fertilizer or pesticides. No gardening experience necessary.
Registration: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=hillsborough

The Buzz on Beekeeping
2020-02-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Learn the basics of beekeeping from the Pinellas Beekeepers Association!

Interested in becoming a beekeeper? The Pinellas Beekeepers Association (PBA) will give an introductory talk on beekeeping in Pinellas County, including the essential tools you’ll need, best practices, State of Florida regulations, and apiary trainings in the local area.
This program is recommended for adult and youth ages 14 and up.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/weedon-island-preserve-cultural-and-natural-history-center-1250121017

Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape
2020-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, ALL IN-PERSON CLASSES, PROGRAMS,
AND MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Master Gardener School:
Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape

Explore your options for the best fruit tree choices for Central Florida and their care.

This workshop will teach homeowners how to select, plant, and maintain fruit trees for their home landscapes.
$5 online registration fee – $10 in person registration fee
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/master-gardener-school-fruit-trees-in-the-home-landscape-tickets-89884808883

WEBINAR- Care & Maintenance of your Fall Garden
2020-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | FL
Care and Maintenance of your Fall Garden –
You have planned your fall garden, now it is time to start planting and growing. This class covers timing, spacing, and placement of vegetable plants in the garden as well as fertilizing, mulching, watering, and other maintenance tasks.
To Register, click here.

WEBINAR- Mangrove Considerations
2020-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | FL
Mangrove Considerations –
Mangroves are unique and wonderful trees and as such have rules governing how they are trimmed. This short webinar course will cover their ecological importance, ID of the three common species, and basic trimming guidelines.
To register, click here.

ONLINE: 2020 FALL GROWERS MEETING
2020-09-29 12:00 - 15:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
Don’t miss this free webinar. Registration is required. You’ll receive a confirmation email with information to join the meeting.

About this Event

12:00 – 12:10 PM – Crystal Snodgrass & Lisa Hickey, “UF/IFAS EXTENSION MANATEE COUNTY”, Welcome and Extension Updates, and COVID Impacts.
12:10 – 12:35 PM – Dr. Nathan Boyd, Weed Management Programs for Plasticulture Vegetable Production Systems. The presentation will focus on integrating multiple management options into a season-long program and techniques that can be used to optimize management efforts. The presenter will focus on general techniques that can be adopted for multiple crop types.
12:35 – 1:00 PM – Dr. Johan Desaeger, How to cope with Nematodes in conventional and organic vegetable production in Florida? The presentation will discuss the main nematode problems in Florida vegetables, and which strategies (products, cultural practices, cover crops) can be used to manage them. Both conventional and organic vegetable production will be covered.
1:00 – 1:10 PM – Discussion, Questions, Adjournment
1 CEU: Ag Row Crop, Private, Demo & Research
If you have any questions pertaining to class information or CEUs, please contact Dinora Santiago at 941-722-4524, Ext. 1823 or email d.santiago@ufl.edu
REGISTER HERE

Master Gardener Plant Clinic
2020-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Master Gardener Volunteers will be present in our Plant Clinic at Extension.
You are welcome to phone (941-722-4524) or drop by in person (1303 17th St. W., Palmetto.).
We do require masks and social distancing if you come in person! Other days you can leave us a voice-mail message or submit a request via our online submission form: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NfIZ3fyEWIuf0F

ZOOM: Invasives in the Home Landscape Series
2020-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
Please see registration links below for a UF/IFAS Master Gardener webinar series on common invasive plant species in the home landscape.
When: Oct 7, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Introduction to Invasive Plants
Join our Master Gardener Volunteers for a new class series. Invasive plants threaten our natural areas and biodiversity. Find out how and why plants are classified as invasive and what resources are available for determining species that pose risks.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QHuniY9RRY2J8M9ibRRNBA

When: Oct 14, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Invasive Plants in the Home Landscape
Join our Master Gardener Volunteers for the second installment of our invasive plants series. Many commonly available landscape plants are, in fact, invasive. Learn how to spot these before you buy and meet some Florida-Friendly alternatives
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nj47KJZDSz6IFY3rgZ-TSA

When: Oct 21, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Taking Control of Invasive Plants
Join our Master Gardener Volunteers for the conclusion to our invasive plants series. Learn about options for control and eradication, as well as resources including community association funding.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hlOvM24QSTG_POh0CPmo_Q

ZOOM: Florida Supernature! Wetland Wildflowers
2020-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
The Florida Supernature Webinar Series explores the wonders of plants and animals in Florida! Join UF/IFAS Extension Specialist, James Stevenson every Wednesday in October at 2PM.
Florida’s freshwater wetlands are home to some amazing wildflowers. Let one of our specialists introduce you to these denizens of the swamp! We promise you won’t get your feet wet while meet these beautiful and interesting plants. Recommended for adults.
This free class will be presented online via Zoom.
Registration is required. Once you have registered you will receive an email from Zoom with a link to join the class.
Register here:
https://ufl.zoom.us/…/tJwrdOmqpz4uEtAFJrGwJNts1oehmslIBgmZ

ZOOM: Florida Supernature! Spiders
2020-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
