Hydroponics - Jar to Table: A Beginners Guide
2025-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Centennial Park Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday, FL, 34690, United States
Hydroponics – Jar to Table:
A Beginners Guide to Hydroponics
This presentation for beginners will describe a hydroponic system that does not require electricity or pumps! You will learn how to create a hydroponic garden for small or large spaces that you set up, and forget it! That is, until you are ready to harvest!
You will learn everything you need to know, complete with a written guide, to help you get started in the fascinating science of growing plants without soil!
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Plant Your Plate: Peppers at Apollo Beach Community Garden
2025-10-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Apollo Beach Park and Recreation Center, 664 Golf and Sea Boulevard, Apollo Beach, FL, 33572, United States
Join us at the Apollo Beach Community Garden every Tuesday for 5 weeks to learn how to successfully grow and harvest a pepper plant!

Welcome to Plant Your Plate: Peppers @ Apollo Beach Community Garden! Join us at the Apollo Beach Park and Recreation Center for an in-person demonstration that will give you the opportunity to get your hands dirty and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to add some spice to their plate. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow your own peppers and enjoy the fresh flavors straight from your garden!
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Agenda

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM Check in – first 10 attendees get garden themed goodies!

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Live, hands-on demonstrations and education

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Question & answers, garden tours

Plan to attend every Tuesday from 9am – 10am to learn the following:

Tuesday, September 23rd – Planting
Tuesday, September 30th – Fertilizing
Tuesday, October 7th – Pruning
Tuesday, October 14th – Pest Management
Tuesday, October 21st – Harvesting

Note: You must register for each workshop separately! You can find the other workshops here.
New to gardening and growing your own food? Plan to attend the “Triple Workshops” to learn how to lay micro-irrigation, set up a rain water harvest system, and implement backyard composting. More info here.

Create Clearwater Green Mixer
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 and 2 more dates | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
The purpose of this group is to offer a space for those who want to create all the things about city living that we would most love to live with. That would include access to fresh, healthy food, clean water, clean air, educational opportunities, lots of art, music, dance and theatre, parks and nature, community gathering places, community gardens, decent mass transit, and healthy neighborhoods. What is your vision of what Clearwater could be?
We currently have “Green Mixers” every third Tuesday at Moccasin Lake Nature Park at 6 PM. Every month, we meet more great people at these.
A few of us are working on some projects to revitalize the downtown area. We have some great ideas in the works, and are looking for more people to play with. What would you like to see happen downtown?
We are interested in getting community gardens going and there is some great news on that front too. We’ll keep you updated here.
We want to know what is important to you and what you would like to see happen in this city, so please, let us know!

Tomatomania!
2025-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Grow your best-ever tomatoes! Master America’s favorite backyard vegetable in this workshop.

Grow your best-ever tomatoes! Master America’s favorite backyard vegetable in this workshop.
Learn useful techniques for improving soil, fertility, and variety selection to ensure a bountiful crop. This is your chance to tap into expert knowledge to ensure this year is your best, most flavorful tomato harvest yet.
Your workshop fee includes two tomato seedlings ready to plant in your garden and expert education.
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Special Accommodations:
An Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact our office at (941) 722-4524 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Edible Landscaping Pasco
2025-11-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Land O' Lakes, FL, United States
Creating an edible landscape need not be expensive or labor intensive. Come learn more about them at this seminar.
Any landscape can provide edible crops by choosing attractive, well mannered plants. Creating an edible landscape need not be expensive or labor intensive. Even a modest container grown edible landscape can produce a bountiful harvest.
Edible landscapes are also a natural at attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Discover which edible fruits, vegetables, herbs and even flowers you can integrate into your existing landscape.
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Basic Vegetable Gardening
2025-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Daniel A Cannon Memorial Library, 33701 County Road 52, Saint Leo, FL, 33525, United States
For novice gardeners, learn the basics. For intermediate to advanced gardeners, take a refresher course to improve your knowledge.
Basic vegetable gardening in Florida is easier than you think. There is nothing better than going to the garden to pick vegetables to serve your family. The freshness and how great they taste may even surprise you.
For novice gardeners, learn the basics. For intermediate to advanced gardeners, take a refresher course to improve your knowledge. If you give vegetables the growing conditions they prefer and do a little planning, you can grow fresh nutritious vegetables most of the year in Florida.
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Plant Your Plate: Peppers Hot Sauce 101
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Peppers Hot Sauce 101
Discover pepper varieties and craft a homemade hot sauce in this fun, hands-on workshop.
Spice up your day with UF/IFAS Extension! In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore the world of peppers—how they’re grown, their unique flavors, and what makes them hot. From sweet and mild to fiery and bold, we’ll cover the basics of pepper varieties, the Scoville heat scale, and safe handling tips.
Then, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on experience: making your own hot sauce! You’ll blend fresh ingredients, experiment with flavor combinations, and take home a custom hot sauce that’s uniquely yours. Perfect for food lovers, spice enthusiasts, or anyone curious about cooking with peppers.
Ages 18 yrs +
All supplies are provided.
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Flowers and Herbs in Containers
2025-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Centennial Park Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday, FL, 34690, United States
Come learn how to grow flowers and herbs in convenient, versatile containers at this seminar.
New to gardening? Want to experiment with new plants or herbs with little risk? Learn how to grow flowers and herbs in convenient, versatile containers.
This easy, almost foolproof method allows anyone to try their hand at growing just what they want, where they want. Practical ideas and short cuts will soon have you growing a beautiful container garden.
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Herbs - Spice up your cool weather garden and table
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Starkey Ranch Library, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL, 33556, United States
This seminar on growing and cooking with herbs from the garden is a great opportunity for individuals to learn about the various uses and benefits of incorporating fresh herbs in their cooking. This interactive event would provide attendees with practical knowledge and tips on how to cultivate and harvest herbs from their garden, as well as creative ways to use them in different dishes, such as salsa and stuffing.
Participants would have the opportunity to taste and smell different herbs, learn how to properly store them, and receive recipes to try at home. This seminar would not only educate individuals on the benefits of using herbs in their cooking but also inspire them to get creative in the kitchen and explore new flavors Additionally, it promotes sustainability by encouraging the use of homegrown herbs instead of store-bought ones and a more flavorful diet.
Overall, a seminar on cooking with herbs from the garden would be a fun and informative experience for all those interested in enhancing their culinary skills with natural and fresh ingredients.
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Gardening From Seeds for the Home Gardener
2025-12-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Master Gardener Speaker Series
Gardening From Seeds for the Home Gardener
Why not start your garden with seeds?
Learn different methods and what tools are needed to start seeds successfully and boost seedling survival.
We will also cover how to care for seedling and transplant with confidence, as well as seed sources and how to harvest and preserve seeds for future seasons.
All ages welcome with a registered adult.
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Preparing for Your Spring Vegetable Garden
2025-12-20 10:30 - 12:00 | FL
Mid-December is when central Florida gardeners should be actively planning their spring veggie gardens. Join us for UF/IFAS Extension info!

Even though it is still the winter season in central Florida, it is time to think about what vegetables you will plant, grow, and harvest this spring. Spring gardening in central Florida starts when the threat of frost and freeze are over (late February/early March) and extends through the months before the summer heat sets in.
Wondering what to grow and where to start?
Join this informative presentation for UF/IFAS Extension best recommendations for spring vegetable gardening in central Florida. Plan now, and plant soon!
What you do in your landscape matters. From the fertilizers you apply to the water you use, your gardening choices can have an impact on land, water, wildlife, and the overall well-being of Florida’s residents.
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles:

Right Plant, Right Place
Water Efficiently
Fertilize Appropriately
Mulch
Attract Wildlife
Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
Recycle Yard Waste
Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Protect the Waterfront

A Florida-Friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable. Join us to learn how!
This lecture is presented by Kate Kaste, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County, FFL Program Manager.
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Container Gardening
2026-01-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Master Gardener Speaker Series
Container Gardening
Growing vegetables, herbs and flowers in containers can help utilize small spaces, create beautiful garden centers in your landscape and give you flexibility to move your plants around.
Join Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteer who will lead you through all the steps you need to get your container garden started.
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Water Bath Canning 101: Jams and Jellies
2026-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
This class will include information and resources on safely canning at home, the science behind making jams and jellies, and a food tasting.

Learn about water bath canning, the equipment needed, and how to make homemade jams and jellies. Strawberry jalapeño jam will be made.
This class will include information and resources on safe canning at home, the science behind making jams and jellies, and a food tasting.
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If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at: (813) 744-5519
**The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations, such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Joshua Payne at: joshuapayne@ufl.edu or 813 744-5519 x 54136, at least 1 week in advance.
