Gardening Workshop - Azaleas
2020-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon Street, Plant City, FL, 33563, United States
Bruton Memorial Library
Mary Noel Moody Community Meeting Room

We will discuss the history of azaleas, varieties, growing conditions and common diseases.

Remember to bring a plant to exchange.

Speaker: Harriet Gord

Presented by the Master Gardeners of Hillsborough County Extension Services

Registration: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=hillsborough

Monet's Garden
2020-02-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., W., Lutz, FL, 33548-7220, United States
Join us and learn how to make Monet’s flowering pallet adjust to brand new environment with wonderful substitutions.
Presented by Master Gardener Adrienne DeNisco in partnership with Hillsborough County Extension Services.

Participants are invited to bring a plant for the plant exchange afterwards!

Registration: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=hillsborough

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

Gardening Workshop - Azaleas
2020-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Rd., Seffner, FL, 33584-3602, United States
A master gardener will discuss the history of azaleas, varieties, growing conditions and common diseases.
Registration: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=hillsborough

Gardening Workshop - Azaleas
2020-02-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 South Manhattan Avenue, Tampa

Herb Gardening
2020-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Start this growing season off with your own herbal garden!

Let us introduce you to some of the herbs that thrive in our Florida climate. Explore how to grow and use them in your kitchen. Information will be given on their medicinal values and how they may affect or enhance your health.
$5 online registration fee – $10 in person

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-manatee-county-8304772301

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- Fall Garden Prep & Planning
2020-09-09 13:00 - 15:00 | FL
Fall Garden Prep and Planning
Success in the fall vegetable garden starts with planning and preparation. Learn the best sites and environmental conditions for your garden, soil preparation, seasonal veggie selections, and using seeds and transplants to begin growing.
To register, click here.

Turfgrass to Natives
2020-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society
September Meeting: Turfgrass to Natives
In this casual conversation, SNPS member Janet Bowers will discuss with chapter President Virginia Overstreet how she is transforming her own landscape from a yard once dominated by turfgrass and a swimming pool to one showcasing native plants in a variety of habitats. The Go To Meeting link will be posted on the SNPS website a few days before the meeting.
This event is members-only YouTube Live video. Please check your email or the members-only facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/fnpsmembersonly/) for a link to the meeting.

Clubs & Societies of Moccasin Lake
2020-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States

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, 2020-10-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-10-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-10-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-10-27 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, 2020-10-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-21 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

ZOOM: Florida Supernature! Pinellas Predatory Plants
2020-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE

Beekeeping Basics
2020-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Beekeeping Basics
In-Person Presentation
Do you want to start beekeeping to keep the honey bee population healthier? This workshop will discuss the basic tools and provide information needed to start up beekeeping. There will be a Q&A session at the end to clarify individual situations and/or questions. A nominal registration fee of $20 helps cover expenses of the in-person training.
Registration is required. Register here.

ZOOM: Florida Supernature! Plant Poison
2020-10-28 14:00 - 15:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE

Tree Care Webinar Series
2020-10-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Tree Care Webinar Series
Join Manatee County’s Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for a series of webinars focused on community tree care. Trees are incredibly important for our personal and environmental health. This series will cover; selection and planting, establishment and maintenance and pruning.
October 30 @ 12PM – To register: Selection and Planting
November 6 @ 12PM – To register: Establishment and Maintenance
November 13 @ 12PM – To register: Pruning

Mistaken Identities
2020-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, United States
Learn about common insects and plants – helpful, harmful or harmless?
A webinar from the Hillsborough County Master Gardener Volunteer Program.
If you are not familiar with ZOOM, no additional software is required and only basic computer skills are necessary.
Learn about common insects and plants and if they are helpful, harmful or harmless. Participants will be asked to guess what scenarios are actually problems that need to be addressed. You may be stumped on a few of these “mistaken identities”!
NOTE: Registrants will receive an emailed Zoom link to access the Webinar the day before the program. *If you do not receive the Zoom link, please check your SPAM folder for an email from Starling Morris (MorrisSA@hillsboroughcounty.org). If no link is received, please contact Starling at 813-744-5519 Ext. 54127 for assistance.
Contact: Nicole Pinson, 813-744-5519
REGISTER HERE
