Micro-Irrigation Hands On Workshop!
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL, 33778, United States
Are you interested in watering your landscape while watering efficiently? This free hands-on microirrigation (a.k.a. drip irrigation) workshop is for you.
Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM educators will discuss and demonstrate different types of microirrigation and their versatile uses.
Participants have the opportunity to apply what they learn by practicing a simple drip system connection and assembling microirrigation parts. This workshop can help you save money and promote a waterwise landscape.
Here’s the link to sign up:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/microirrigation-hands-on-workshops-4095803

Online Permaculture Design Course
2025-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Presenting the internationally recognized Grow Permaculture Full Online Permaculture Design Course with hands-on learning and mentoring.
Now more than ever, people have attention on creating more choices and resilience in their lives. We want healthy food, a clean environment, and security for us, our children and future generations. This course offers practical steps to achieving these things in your own life, regardless of your circumstances.
In this course you will learn:

How to apply permaculture techniques to design your life.
How to grow your own food abundantly and sustainably.
How to increase your own abundance and quality of life while helping to heal the planet.
How to create and deepen beneficial connections with nature and with other people.
How to create a career using permaculture.

We have gotten many requests to offer an online version from people whose schedules don’t match up with our in-person courses or who prefer to study online. This course can be studied at your own pace, with a focus on your own site design. Creating the opportunity for a participatory and hands-on experience is important to us, so we include practical exercises that you perform on your own site.
In addition we have live bi-weekly Q and A sessions and personal mentoring with instructors and you will be able to share your experience with instructors and other students via photos, essays or videos.
We have added some exciting learning modules to the online version and other extras, including units with experts covering various topics.
The course will address strategies for drylands, temperate, tropical and other climates based on the significant knowledge and experience of our instructors working in those climates and will also have bonus sections focused specifically on Florida/subtropical climate because of how unique the ecosystem is in Florida. Many of these techniques are very useful in multiple climates and we explain how and why.
Students will have an opportunity to self-test their knowledge, to join discussion groups with other students, to participate in question and answer sessions on Zoom (online video conference software) with instructors, and to get feedback from a personal mentor.
There are additional in-depth materials offered for each section of the course as well as a resource list where you can find more information on that topic and explore areas of interest more deeply.
Each student will complete a permaculture design of the site of their choice, working through it step-by-step to ensure you have an understanding of each step of the process. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, you will be awarded an internationally recognized certificate for the course.
For more information visit https://courses.growpermaculture.com/
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Hillsborough County Water Use Restrictions Workshop on Zoom
2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:00 | ZOOM, United States
Join us for the Hillsborough County Water Use Restrictions Workshop, designed to help residents understand current water use guidelines.

This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents.
During this workshop, we will cover best practices for outdoor water use, including guidance on using and reprogramming irrigation controllers to conserve water effectively. You will learn how to protect our precious water resources while maintaining a healthy landscape.
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ for Homeowners
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Centennial Park Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday, FL, 34690, United States
Learn how to create a beautiful and successful home landscape by following the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program principles!
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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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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Parents Night Out
2025-10-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Grossology
Parents enjoy a night out while the kids experience a night of Edventure Exploration!
Come learn about our themed nights through games, activities, crafts, and a night hike.
A pizza dinner is included.
Ages 6 yrs – 12 yrs
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Make Your Own Butterfly Garden
2025-10-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Take a walk through our butterfly gardens while learning all about native host and nectar plant identification, common butterflies, and other pollinators found in our area, and special garden features to add to support wildlife.
Build your own butterfly garden to take home to plant using native plant seeds.
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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Using Native Plants in your Landscape
2025-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Daniel A Cannon Memorial Library, 33701 County Road 52, Saint Leo, FL, 33525, United States
Come learn more with our speaker, who is a member of the Nature Coast Native Plant Society and is a supporter of using native plants.
Native plants are well adapted to local environmental conditions and offer numerous benefits. They support local wildlife, reduce maintenance, provide erosion control, air quality improvement and improve soil health. Native plants are often drought-tolerant and require less water than non-native species, reducing costs. Native plants support a wider range of species compared to non-native plants, promoting biodiversity and contributing to the overall health of natural communities.
Our speaker is a member of Nature Coast Native Plant Society and an enthusiastic supporter of using native plants in home landscape.
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Hydroponics - Jar to Table: A Beginners Guide
2025-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 | 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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Composting Workshop
2024-08-03 08:30 - 09:30 | Hillsborough County Extension, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Composting – learn how to turn trash into treasure!
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
This workshop will be offered IN PERSON in the Extension Service Conference Center. Our address is: 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584.
Learn how to put your everyday food waste and organic materials to work for you! Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a compost bin, compost bucket and thermometer after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Microirrigation Workshop
2024-02-03 09:30 - 11:00 | UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
Learn how you can have healthy and attractive landscape beds while conserving water. This irrigation method not only conserves water, but is not limited by current water restrictions as is traditional in-ground irrigation. Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a microirrigation kit after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 kit per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Rainwater Harvesting Workshop
2024-08-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Hillsborough County Extension, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Harvest some of that rain to help in your garden!
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
This workshop will be held in the Conference Center at our office, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584.
RAINWATER HARVESTING: Learn how to collect rainwater for ornamental plant irrigation while reducing erosion and stormwater runoff, and the use of non-potable water for irrigation. Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive one 45-55 gallon plastic food-grade barrel after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive15 minutes before the program starts.
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Composting Workshop on ZOOM
2024-02-03 08:30 - 09:30 | ZOOM, United States
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
Learn how to put your everyday food waste and organic materials to work for you! Hillsborough County and
Learn how to put your everyday food waste and organic materials to work for you! Hillsborough County residents/employees will receive a compost bin, compost bucket and thermometer after attending the workshop. (1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.)
We will conduct this Composting workshop online, via Zoom. No additional software or extra computer skills are necessary – just click to join!
City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a compost bin, compost bucket and thermometer after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Pass-along Plants
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Land O’Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
Learn how to make memories by selecting plants that you can share with others.
One for me, one for you; sharing our favorite plants.
Look around. Do you see that plant that reminds you of a relative or friend? Learn how to make memories by selecting plants that you can share with others. Many of these plants can’t be found in garden centers and can only be acquired as a gift from friends or family.
We will cover various plants that can make an easy transition as well as the best methods to divide your stash.
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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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FFL Basic Landscape Design
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Pasco County Extension Office, 36702 County Road 52, Dade City, FL, 33525, United States
Concepts & Considerations-central FL
Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) provides a wealth of information useful to design, install and maintain landscapes that are sustainable!

Florida-Friendly landscape designs have the potential to significantly conserve and improve the quality of Florida’s water resources by focusing on more resource-efficient landscapes, correct installation, and best management choices.
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program has resources available to help residents and professionals create vibrant landscapes that protect the environment with sustainable landscape and green infrastructure design techniques. While Extension staff cannot “do” design work, this presentation’s information guides you through making best design choices yourself!
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.
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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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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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Hillsborough County Water Use Restrictions Workshop on Zoom
2025-11-12 09:30 - 10:00 | ZOOM, United States
Join us for the Hillsborough County Water Use Restrictions Workshop, designed to help residents understand current water use guidelines.

This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents.
During this workshop, we will cover best practices for outdoor water use, including guidance on using and reprogramming irrigationn controllers to conserve water effectively. You will learn how to protect our precious water resources while maintaining a healthy landscape.
NOTE: An email containing the Zoom link will be sent to you the day before the webinar. If you do not receive the link, please check your SPAM folder. If you still need assistance, please contact Angie Maki at 813-744-5519 x 54127 or at makia@HCFL.gov.
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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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Nest Box Building Workshop
2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Join us for an in-person workshop to “make and take” a Chickadee nest box for your yard!
Want to help our local cavity nesters?
Learn how to build your very own nest box for a Carolina Chickadee!
In this workshop you will learn about proper nest box placement and mounting, additional information specific to the nesting habits of Carolina Chickadees, and other fun facts about this species!
We will be building a nest box for a Carolina Chickdee, which is a year-round resident North and Central Florida, including Pinellas County.
Registration is required. Presented by Lara Milligan, Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension.
The workshop costs $15
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FFL Basic Landscape Design Copy
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34654, United States

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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Selecting and Planting Trees
2025-11-18 17:30 - 18:30 | New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL, 34652, United States
Selecting and Planting Trees:
Right Plant, Right Place
Come join us as we learn the details of how to select, plant and care for trees in our home landscape.
Did you know that in addition to the Right Place, there is also a Right Time to plant a tree?
Join us as we learn the details of how to select, plant and care for trees in our home landscape. Including what time of year is best for planting and why.
Our speaker, Joe Gross, an ISA certified arborist, will speak on tree varieties, how to select the right one for your landscape and proper planting techniques to give your tree a healthy start. Tree selection, planting and maintenance are all important aspects of tree health and longevity. Learn all about it in this information packed seminar.
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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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Parents Night Out- Campfires
2025-11-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Parents enjoy a night out while the kids experience a night of Edventure Exploration!
Come learn about our themed nights through games, activities, crafts, and a night hike.
A pizza dinner is included.
Ages 6 yrs – 12 yrs
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Building and Caring for Terrariums
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34654, United States
At this seminar you will learn to plant and care for a terrarium, with examples of containers, plants and problem solving solutions.

A terrarium is a collection of small plants growing in a clear, usually enclosed container. You will learn to plant and care for a terrarium, with examples of containers, plants and problem solving solutions. A low maintenance way to incorporate plants into your home, office or classroom. Many containers can be adapted and they do not need drain holes. Properly done, a terrarium is a source of enjoyment for many years providing interesting ways to grow and display plants with very little care.
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Holiday Themed Container Gardening
2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 | New River Branch Library, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33543, United States
Planting in containers on your Lanai, porch, or indoors offers you a chance to be creative. Come learn more at this informative seminar.

Even if you have a small space, you can have a wonderful variety of plants to enjoy year-round. 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 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 with a holiday theme.
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Container Gardening For Every Space on Zoom
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM, United States
Get your green thumb ready and join us online to learn how to create a beautiful garden in any space during our Container Gardening Workshop

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