Upcoming Classes and Events
Pre-Registration is required along with the non-refundable class FEE (if applicable). This is necessary so adequate materials are available and if classes are rescheduled we will be able to notify you.
Registration DEADLINE: Friday before program starts.
All classes are held at the Orange County Extension Auditorium unless otherwise stated.
Registration on line:
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Note: Seating for programs and workshops is limited, the first people who make reservations will be in the program or workshop.
Programs and workshops offered by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service are
available to all persons without regard to race, color, handicap, gender, religion or national origin.
For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, call the Extension Office at (407) 254-9200 at
least five working days prior to the program or workshop so that proper consideration may be given to the
request.
Palm Care Class
Fee: $5 - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
May 5, 2012 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
Description:
Nothing says Florida more than palm trees, but proper care is important in getting these landscape staples to look their bets. This class will cover
recovering from winter damage, nutrient deficiencies, trimming, and choosing the type of palm that will do best in Central Florida.
COST: $5 per residence, register no later than April 5, 2012
Select this link to register online and pay by credit card.
Select this option to register and pay by check.
If you have questions, contact Keri Leymaster or Frances Simoneaux at (407) 254-9200
Tropical Fruit for Central Florida
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
May 12, 2012 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
May 17, 2012 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
Growing tropical fruit outside its "comfort zone" can be challenging. Central Florida winters can cause a lot of damage and death for some tropical
fruit plants. Learn what you can do to increase the odds in favor of growing and harvesting those tasty tropical fruits that you enjoy so much.
Registration on line:
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Summer Landscape Pests
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
June 9, 2102 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
June 21, 2012 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
The temperatures are high and your lawn is under stress, it is the perfect time to prepare yourself for the invaders that will try to take over your
lawn and landscape. Learn what to do about those pesky pest (insects, weeds, fungus and more).
Registration on line:
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Vegetable Gardening in Florida - What to do in the Summer
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
July 14, 2012 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
July 19, 2012 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
Your vegetable garden was looking great during the spring, but now it is slowing down, afternoon showers are making the plants look ragged,
disease is rampant, insects are everywhere and tomatoes no longer are setting fruit. Learn what to do at this time of year in the
Florida Vegetable Garden.
Registration on line:
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Square Foot Gardening
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
July 18, 2011 (Wednesday) 10:00-11:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
August 9, 2012 (Thursday) 2:00-3:30PM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
Description:
Square Foot Gardening is "a system of gardening developed by Mel Bartholomew that uses 4 foot by 4 foot plots subdivided into 1-foot squares for
growing a specific number of a particular type of vegetable to maximize space and facilitate ease of maintenance". Come and learn how to grow more
fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers in less space than you thought possible.
Registration on line:
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Florida Vegetable Gardening – The Season Begins
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
July 26, 2012 (Thursday) 10:00-11:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
Description:
Fall is the beginning of nine months of great gardening in Florida. Learn the basics of vegetable gardening including soil preparation,
adjusting soil pH, fertilizing, irrigation, pests and diseases. Among other benefits, successful vegetable gardens offer their owners fresh air,
sunshine, exercise, enjoyment, mental therapy, nutritious fresh vegetables, and economic savings.
Registration on line:
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Alternatives to Traditional Vegetable Gardening
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
August 11, 2012 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
August 16, 2012 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
Raised bed gardens, square foot gardens, container gardens, and hydroponics are alternatives to traditional vegetable gardens. Learn the basics
including how to build a raised bed, container selection, soil preparation, adjusting soil pH, fertilizing, irrigation, and pest management.
Registration on line:
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Organic Practices in the Home Vegetable Garden
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
September 5, 2012 (Wednesday) 2:00-3:30PM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
Description: If your are just learning to grow backyard vegetables organically and you are want to include organic pesticides because you think they are safe, then this class is for you. Learn to use animal manures and composts appropriately to improve soil health without polluting nearby water bodies. Learn to control pest in a the most environmentally friendly way.
Registration on line:
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Fall Lawn Care
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
September 8, 2012 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
September 20, 2012 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description: As the temperatures begin to cool down, it is the perfect time to start repairing the damage to your lawn caused by insects, weeds, and diseases during the environmentally stressful summer months.
Registration on line:
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Community Garden Basics - Where to Start
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
October 13, 2012 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
October 18, 2012 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
Community Gardens are a means of providing a gardening space for those who do not have sufficient space in the backyard or do not have a backyard to
grow vegetables. Many well meaning organizations and agencies sometime fail to meet these community needs because they do not understand how to start
a successful Community Garden. The information in this class will answer many questions that are asked when considering the creation of a Community Garden.
Registration on line:
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Cold Sensitive Plant Care
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
November 10, 2012 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
November 15, 2012 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
Don't let winter destroy your cold sensitive plants, including those tropical palms you enjoyed so much during the warm summer months. Knowing what
to do and when will help minimize damage from cold winter winds.
Registration on line:
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Holiday Plant Care – Use, Reuse, and Recycle
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
December 1, 2012 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
December 13, 2012 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
Learn how to use holiday plants, care for them, and reuse or recycle them after the holiday season is over.
Registration on line:
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Note: Seating for programs and workshops is limited, the first people who make reservations will be in the program or workshop. For programs with fees, the first people to make reservation with the proper fee (mail to us at time of reservation) will be in the program or workshop.
Programs and workshops offered by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service are
available to all persons without regard to race, color, handicap, gender, religion or national origin.
For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations,call the Extension Office at (407)254-9200 at
least five working days prior to the program or workshop so that proper consideration may be given to the
request.
Complete the form below to register for a Residential Landscape Program or Workshop.
"WG-" indicates the class in being presented at the Jessie Brock Community Center in Winter Garden.
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