Bay-Friendly Fertilizing |
Learn about a tool that will incorporate the nutrients already applied to your landscape through reclaimed water to help you determine whether you need to amend your landscape with additional fertilizer. English |
Adult |
Community Gardening |
Schedule a group tour of one of our seven community gardens. Available Oct-Apr. Individuals may register for tour/open house, as available, via ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com. English |
Adult, Youth |
Community Orchards |
Learn about fruit trees and growing fruit, with a guided tour of community orchard at Colonial Oaks Park. Most suitable for groups of 8-15 people. For small groups or individuals, patrons can visit the orchard during park hours. English |
Adult, Youth |
Creating Your Edible Garden |
Considerations for creating your edible garden space, whether in a community, school, or home space. English |
Adult, Youth |
DIY Drip Irrigation |
Focus on how to transition from high-flow spray heads to low-flow drip irrigation, just one of the many ways you can conserve water in the landscape. English |
Adult |
Fairies of Florida: Butterflies Presentation and Fairy House Craft Activity |
Learn about some beautiful butterflies in our area and their associated plants. After the presentation build a fairy house for your favorite butterfly. (Note: Fee applies) English |
Adult, Youth |
Fertilizing Effectively for Suncoast Soils |
Appropriate fertilizer use provides nutrients to your landscape plants and turfgrass. However, proper fertilization also means only applying as needed, to help prevent stormwater runoff pollution. Learn more about "Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principle #3: Fertilize Appropriately." English |
Adult |
Florida-Friendly Basics: FFL 101 |
Learn the basics of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, including the nine principles to having a successful, beautiful lawn and garden while protecting our natural resources. English |
Adult |
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ for Newcomers |
Learn why Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ is key to protecting the beautiful natural resources Florida has to offer. Class covers the nine principles to having a successful, beautiful landscape while protecting our natural resources. English |
Adult |
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Foodscaping for the Suncoast |
Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique climate when starting a garden. While we may be unable to grow apples, cherries, and pears, we can grow tropical edibles 48 other states cannot. Learn about some of the unique things that work great in our landscapes. Ex. Mangos, Sugar Apples, Papaya, and more! English |
Adult |
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting for Suncoast Bees |
Learn how to attract and ID local bees. Learn how to identify a few of the most common and interesting bees. Then learn about what plants you can place in your landscape to help them thrive. English English |
Adult |
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting for Suncoast Butterflies |
Learn how to attract and ID local butterflies. Learn how to identify a few of the most common and interesting butterflies. Then learn about what plants you can place in your landscape to help them thrive. English English |
Adult |
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting for Suncoast Hummingbirds |
Learn how to attract and ID local Hummingbirds. Then learn about what plants you can place in your landscape to help them thrive. English English |
Adult |
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting for Wildlife and Pollinators |
Learn the basics of creating a wildlife oasis in your backyard, with a priority on birds and pollinators. Includes native plant recommendations for our area. English |
Adult |
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Planting Trees for the Suncoast |
Learn how to plant and establish a tree, then receive researched recommendations for native, flowering, and hurricane resistant trees that will thrive in our area. English |
Adult |
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Reducing Stormwater Runoff |
Learn how you can help our community reduce storm water runoff to protect our water quality and prevent flooding. Rain barrels, rain gardens, bioswales, and more covered. English |
Adult |
Palms: Facts and Fiction |
Description: Learn all about Florida palms, from planting to pruning. Get the real story on “hurricane cuts,” how caring for palms differs from tree care, and a slew of tips and techniques. English |
Adult |
School Gardening |
Ready to start or expand a school garden? Learn the benefits of school gardens, how to incorporate curriculum, get a site visit to evaluate space, and more. English |
Adult |
Succulent Container Gardening |
Learn to design a succulent-based planter with a hands-on demonstration led by a Master Gardener Volunteer. Class provides an overview of tools, soil and water needs, design, and plant selection. (Available Oct-Apr). English |
Adult |
The Tale of Atala and Coontie: A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Success Story |
Learn about the Atala butterfly that is back from the brink of extinction in part due to our Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ choices. The history of the Atala's host plant and our colonization of Florida is an interesting one. English |
Adult |
Veggie Face Art |
Allows students to create a hands-on "Veggie Faces" art project and touch on the concept of "temporary art." Site supplies the veggies for the activity. Note: Includes communal activities; available again after autumn 2021. Ages 8 and up English |
Youth |