Talk Plants with Me
2023-08-10 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Ask a Horticulture Agent Webinar!
Submit your questions to our Horticulture Agent for live Q&A. We will talk about hot topics in the plant world and may have a few guests join us along the way.
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 Katie Granberg, katiebg@ufl.edu, (941) 722-4524 x 1815 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
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Gardening & Cooking with Herbs
2023-08-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Herbs bring fresh, bright flavors to your cooking! Join us as we learn about how to grow, store, and cook with various herbs including fresh thyme, rosemary, basil, chives, parsley, mint and more. Participants will sample a few dishes made with fresh herbs, too!
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Herbs in Florida
2023-09-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
A two-part series on growing herbs in Florida!

Friday, September 8 at 9:00AM
Growing Herbs in Florida – In this first of a two-part series, join Master Gardener Volunteer John Dawson in the Educational Garden to learn about culinary herbs that grow well in our warm and cool seasons. This class covers types of herbs, planting and growing tips, and a tour of the herb gardens. $5
Friday, September 15 at 9:00AM
Propagating and Harvesting Herbs in Florida – In part two, Master Gardener Volunteer Rebecca Moreland will demonstrate propagation techniques for herbs including seeding, cuttings, and division. You will also learn about harvesting and using these flavorful and healthful plants. $5
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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.

Gardening with Mushrooms
2023-11-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Learn how to use mushrooms in the garden!
Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County for a conversation about using mushrooms to enhance your gardens. Not always nefarious, fungi in the garden can be used to help build soil, process compost and support plant health.
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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 Katie Granberg, katiebg@ufl.edu, (941) 722-4524 x 1815 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Seed Saving Strategies - Spring Vegetable Gardening Series
2024-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Learn how to save seeds from your favorite vegetables!
Have you ever thought about saving seeds from your favorite vegetables? Join us for this two-hour workshop about seed saving strategies. Topics will include plant mating systems, isolation techniques, seed processing, and more!
For more information, please contact, Mack Lessig, at 941-722-4524 ext. 1821 or mlessig@ufl.edu.
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Plant Food 101 - Spring Vegetable Gardening Series
2024-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Join us for Plant Food 101! Come find out what plants need to grow.
Join us for Plant Food 101! In this two-hour workshop, we will cover basic plant nutrition. Learn about the role that nitrogen, potassium, and other elements play within a plant.
For more information, please contact, Mack Lessig, at (941) 722-4524 ext.1821 or mlessig@ufl.edu.
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Vegetable Microirrigation Workshop- ZOOM
2024-07-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-09-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-11-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, United States
Get some help for a successful vegetable garden.
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
Learn how to grow vegetables with the convenience of a microirrigation kit. It will conserve water and save time. Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a vegetable microirrigation kit after attending this workshop. (Limit 1 kit per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Participants can schedule a time/date to pick up the kit.
This workshop will be offered remotely through Zoom. You do not need additional software or more than basic computer skills to attend.

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If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519.
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

Florida Summer Gardening
2024-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Long Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL, 33765, United States
Join the Master Gardner as they cover all the challenges and rewards of summer gardening in sunny Florida.

University of South Florida Herbarium
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | University of South Florida, 140 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Meeting Location: Meet at 9:45 on the first floor at the USF Library, 4101 Apple Drive, Tampa, FL 33620
Additional parking information will be sent prior to the field trip.
Carpooling is encouraged. Contact Barbara Kawczynski at bkaw12@gmail.com if you need a ride or are will to drive.
Tour Guide: Associate Curator the Florida Environment and Natural History collections – Christopher A. Kiahtipes, Ph.D.
We will start the tour at new herbarium space at USF Library and conclude with a tour of Herbarium library and collections associated with USF Herbarium. During the tour Chris will talk about the following topics:
– Organization of the more than 300,000 specimens in the library space
– Range of specimens currently held by the USF Herbarium.
– Core functions of herbarium, associated teaching/research collections, and plans for how to preserve these in perpetuity.
– Brief history of the USF Herbarium.
– Important specimens and species from our collection.
– How the USF Herbarium can help us better understand a changing world.
If you have questions or need to contact me, please call or text 813-416-5672 or email raclayton01@yahoo.com

Taking the Mystery Out of Micro-Irrigation
2024-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Learn how to select, install, and operate your own Micro-Irrigation

Live Event
Join Brian J Rigney, Program Assistant, to discuss an introduction to micro-irrigation. This includes learning to select, install, and operate your own water-saving irrigation system. The discussion will include information regarding the components, and how to assemble and maintain. Come hear the benefits and why it is important to water plants, shrubs and other landscape plants separate from your turfgrass.
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This class satisfies the irrigation educational requirement for the Manatee County Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate Program.
Contact: Mr. Rigney (941) 722-4524 X 1828 or BrianRigney@ufl.edu for further class information. Class size required or class will be cancelled and registered attendees will be notified.

2024 Fall Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network Meeting
2024-09-26 09:00 - 12:30 | Stalk and Vine on 39, 14923 South County Road 39, Lithia, FL, 33547, United States
The Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network is a peer-to-peer network focused on exploring diversified and sustainable farming systems.

This group is open to established and beginning farmers in Southwest Florida and hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Agents in the region.
Connect with farmers and food entrepreneurs in the region.
We’ll take a farmer-led tour of Stalk & Vine on 39 in Lithia and learn about the production methods, small farm equipment, and marketing strategies for small-scale farms.
There will be a presentation on the Cottage Food Law, then representatives from other agencies will give an overview of their roles and how they can work with small scale farmers.
UF/IFAS Extension will be hosting lunch. This is a great networking opportunity to get to know representatives from local agencies as well as other farmers in the area!
Tentative Agenda
8:30am – Registration/Check-In
9:00am – Welcome and Introductions
9:15am – Tour of the farm and overview of farm equipment
10:45am – Cottage Food Law Overview
11:00am – Round-Robin introductions and networking
11:45am – Lunch and Networking
12:30pm – Adjourn
This is a free event, but registration is required. Please register by September 23rd at noon.
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***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: Allie Williams (allisonwilliams@ufl.edu) at least 10 days in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
For questions contact: Allie Williams at: 813-744-5519 Ext. 54119, allisonwilliams@ufl.edu
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Kitchen Botany Webinar
2024-11-21 13:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM, United States
You may know more than you think about botany from everyday interactions with plants in the kitchen. We will explore where our fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices really come from and how many of them were domesticated from wild plants.
This webinar is recommended for adults and youth over 12.
Please note: This webinar will be recorded for quality assurance but will not be available for on-demand viewing after the program has ended.
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Green Thumb Festival
2025-04-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL, 33710, United States
St. Petersburg’s annual Arbor Day Celebration, the Green Thumb Festival, brings together plant and flower lovers, as well as, individuals and families looking for a fun weekend activity. With more than 120 garden, plant and flower vendors and exhibitors, the annual event brings the community together for a weekend of fun.
Parking is available at Azalea Middle School and behind Walter Fuller Recreation Center. Handicap parking is located at the Walter Fuller Recreation Center’s main parking lot and the Walter Fuller Pool parking lot.

Youth Activities & Adult Workshops

All workshops are free and open to the public. Spots are limited. Preregistration is encouraged.
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Saturday, April 26 Program Schedule
9:30 AM | Herb Planters (Adult Workshop)
UF/IFAS Master Gardeners will discuss container herb gardening and assist with planter creation. Sponsored by Pinellas County Farm Bureau.
11:00 AM | Attracting Animals to Your Yards (All Ages Interactive Presentation)
Learn which native plants attract wildlife and pollinators. Participants will plant a native species in a takeaway container to grow at home.
12:00 PM | From Seed to Slice: Creating a Pizza Garden with Kids (Family Interactive Presentation)
Create a pizza garden in a self-watering container or bucket! Youth will learn about plant growth, self-watering systems, and the benefits of homegrown food.
1:00 PM | Botanical Printmaking with Gelli Prints (All Ages Workshop)
Create and take home beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork with amazing colors and textures using natural materials.
2:00 PM | All About Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (Adult Presentation)
Learn how to apply the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) for a beautiful, low-maintenance, and water-saving yard. Discover easy, eco-friendly techniques that conserve resources and reduce costs.

Sunday, April 27 Program Schedule
9:30 AM | Mixed Flower Garden: Fillers, Spillers, and Thrillers (Adult Workshop)
UF/IFAS Master Gardeners will guide attendees in designing flower planters. Plant and container selection will vary. Sponsored by Pinellas County Farm Bureau.
11:00 AM | Nature’s Team Work (All Ages Presentation)
Discover how plants and animals interact in ecosystems through food, shelter, and camouflage.
1:00 PM | Skulls and Tracks (All Ages Interactive Presentation)
Learn to identify animal tracks and skulls in your yard or nature areas. Discover how skulls reveal an animal’s diet and create your own track ID guide.
2:00 PM | Orchids 101 (Adult Presentation)
Mike Pollen will demonstrate how to repot an orchid and provide care tips.

Flower Show

The Garden Club of St. Petersburg displays their creativity through juried floral designs and crafts representing gardens from around the world. Exhibits are designed with a new theme each year.
The public is invited to vote for the best of show in both the horticulture and floral design category.
Judging occurs the Friday before the festival and awards are given to the winners at the festival on Sunday at 3 p.m. inside Walter Fuller Recreation Center. All judges are from clubs within the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District VIII and use standards set by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and use standards set by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. For more information on the Garden Club, visit www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org.

Suncoast Field Trip: The Nectary
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 | The Nectary, 1047 E. Main Street, Lakeland, FL, 33801, United States
The Nectary has invited Suncoast members to visit for a relaxing and fun look around. Located in downtown Lakeland, The Nectary specializes in native plants for central Florida landscapes.
Walks and Field Trips – Suncoast Chapter for information and registration.
To register, contact Tina (Mable C) Patterson, email mablepatterson@hotmail.com or phone (305) 298-6381 , text or call, and leave your name and message and contact information.

Tips for the Lazy Gardener
2025-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34654, United States
Do you really want to garden on a 95-degree day? Gardening should be fun, easy and cheap. Too often we sabotage our best efforts and end up exhausted and broke.
Come learn practices and planning to set up a beautiful, stress-free gardening experience.
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Herbs in the Garden
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Starkey Ranch Library, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL, 33556, United States
With a little planning and preparation, you can grow beautiful herbs that are carefree with few pests and diseases.
The herbs you can grow in Florida are marvelously diverse, so are the many ways in which you can use them. These fascinating plants link us to our ancient past. With a little planning and preparation, you can grow beautiful, sweet-smelling herbs that are carefree with few pests and diseases. Find out how easy it is to grow and use herbs in Florida. From novice to advanced gardeners’ herbs will delight your senses.
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Hydroponic Gardening
2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Rd Off Fivay Rd, Hudson, FL, 34667, United States
This presentation 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!
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Flowers and Herbs in Containers
2025-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd (US 41), Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
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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2025 Master Gardener Volunteer Fall Plant Sale
2025-10-04 08:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Affordable plants grown by our Master Gardener Volunteers!
Tickets:
Please choose one ticket type. If you purchase an Early Bird ticket you do NOT need a Regular entry ticket. You can continue shopping after 9AM.
8AM-9AM

Early Bird Individual Ticket: $10
Early Bird Family Ticket (2+ people): $15

9AM-12PM

Regular entry: FREE

Keep in mind the earlier you attend, the more selection of plants you’ll have!
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Additional Details:

Eventbrite tickets required & necessary for communication about the event
You do not need to bring your ticket to the sale, we will have your name on a list
Bring your own garden cart or wagon & load up
Cash or personal check only
Restrooms will be closed
Please only choose one ticket type

Proceeds:
All proceeds from this event go to the operation and maintenance of the Master Gardeners’ Educational Gardens and Greenhouse, and to support Master Gardener educational and outreach programs.

Accessibility:
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.

Meet a Master Gardener
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Stop in to talk all things plant-related, like attracting butterflies and birds to your garden and growing vegetables and herbs.
Feel free to bring samples or photos for plant identification or problem solving.
All ages welcome with a registered adult. Please select the correct number of participants or seats needed at the time of enrollment.
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Spice up your knowledge of ginger, turmeric, cardamom
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Starkey Ranch Library, 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL, 33556, United States
We will delve into the rich history,cultivation, and versatile uses of these 3 spices at this seminar.
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming seminar on the wonderful world of ginger, turmeric, and cardamom.
Our speakers will share their knowledge and expertise on growing these spices, including their culinary applications. Participants can also taste and experience the unique flavors of ginger, turmeric, and cardamom. This seminar is perfect for those curious about incorporating these spices into their garden and daily lives or for those looking to enhance their cooking skills.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event and join us for an educational and flavorful journey through ginger, turmeric, and cardamom.
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Container Gardening
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34654, United States
Even if you have a small space, you can have a wonderful variety of plants to enjoy year-around. Come learn more at this seminar.
Planting in containers on your lanai, porch, or indoors offers you a chance to be creative. You will learn the basics of growing in pots from selection of plants and pots, to grouping the plants together with similar needs.
Tips on repotting, soil mixture, and growing the healthiest plants will be provided in this free UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension program.
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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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