1 1/2 Hour

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
2:00 pm- 3:30pm
Location: Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Ave.
Palm Harbor

Do you want to grow some of vegetables this fall? Join Pam Brown, UF/IFAS Extension Agent Emeritus, to learn when the main vegetable growing season is in Florida, what you need to do to prepare the soil, which vegetables grow best in Florida’s climate, and how to control pests in the vegetable garden in an environmentally friendly way. This class is Free but registration is required by Tuesday, September 7th. To register, visit www.pinellascountyextension.org, click on the “Online Class Registration” button and then the “Lawn & Garden” tab. You may also call (727) 582-2100 to register.

This class is free.

1 1/2 Hour

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
6:15 pm- 7:45pm
Location: Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Ave.
Palm Harbor

Do you want to grow some of vegetables this fall? Join Pam Brown, UF/IFAS Extension Agent Emeritus, to learn when the main vegetable growing season is in Florida, what you need to do to prepare the soil, which vegetables grow best in Florida’s climate, and how to control pests in the vegetable garden in an environmentally friendly way. This class is Free but registration is required by Tuesday, September 7th. To register, visit www.pinellascountyextension.org, click on the “Online Class Registration” button and then the “Lawn & Garden” tab. You may also call (727) 582-2100 to register.

This class is free.

1 Hour

Saturday, September 11, 2010
9:00am- 10:30 am
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This grant-funded program comes to you at no cost!
Do you think making compost out of your yard waste is complicated?

Join Dale Armstrong and Wilma Holley for this informative workshop to learn how easy it can be. Just add your kitchen scraps to your yard clippings and compost happens! Adding compost to Florida’s sandy soil provides much-needed organic material and nutrients while improving its water-holding capacity. Recycling your yard waste by turning it into compost rather than sending it to the landfill is a sustainable practice!

To get you started, attendees will receive one compost bin per household courtesy of Pinellas County Utilities Solid Waste Operations Department.

This Grant-Funded program is free.

1 1/2 Hours

Saturday, September 18, 2010
9:00 am- 10:30 am
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Palms are an important part of many Pinellas County area landscapes. In this program learn how to give palms the care they need to recover from cold damage and remain healthy. Common problems of palms and how to deal with them will also be discussed.


Price: $15.00

1 1/2 Hours

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
2:00pm-3:30pm
Location: West St. Petersburg Community Library
6605 5 Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, Fl.

This free program is given by Jonathan Simkins, owner of Insect IQ. Learn about the differences in various stinging insects. Mr. Simkins will provide info on how to keep safe from Africanized bees and other potentially aggressive insects.

This class is free.

1 1/2 Hours

Saturday, September 25, 2010
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Have you ever thought “What a waste!” when you see the rain water pouring out of your gutter down spout and then down the street? By attending this workshop you will learn how save that water in a recycled plastic barrel for later use. The collected water is safe for use on your potted plants, vegetable and herb gardens, and special plant collections. All attendees will receive set-up instructions and a reference booklet for free.

Advance registration for this free class and pre-payment for rain barrels required. Your rain barrel will be available for pick up on the day of the class if you choose “Participant with Rain Barrel” on step 4 of the registration process. You have a choice of one or two barrels. If you do not want to purchase a rain barrel please select “Participant” by using the drop down arrow.

Rain Barrels are $30 plus tax.

1 1/2 Hours

Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:00 am- 10:30 am
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Lawns and gardens require care to remain healthy and attractive. Join Andy Wilson, Extension Horticulture Specialist to learn what to do, what to plant and what problems to look out for in the fall and winter lawn and garden.


This activity is free

1 1/2 Hours

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
2:00 pm- 3:30 pm
Location: Safety Harbor Library
101 2nd St. No.
Safety Harbor, Fl.

Learn how to design and maintain your landscape so that it is friendly to Florida's environment. An educator from the Pinellas County Extension of University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences will be on hand to teach this overview of the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™. See what it takes to make your landscape less dependent upon water, less polluting to our waterways, and more attractive to wildlife.
For more information please contact Safety Harbor Library at 724-1525 ext.112. .

This class is free.