Creating Your Edible Garden

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota Countyprovides practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. This service is a partnership between theUniversity of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), theU.S. Department of AgricultureandSarasota County.For regular updates on the latest news and happenings at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, sign up to receiveour e-newsletters.An Equal Opportunity Institution. 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 contact311 (941-861-5000 outside Sarasota County) or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu at least two weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Learn more atada.ufl.eduandscgov.net/ada.

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Craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies you've grown yourself? Learn tips for creating an edible garden.

North Port Public Library

Community Connections: North Port Library

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Core Area: Nutrition and Healthy Living

Learn more about and register for any of our nutrition and healthy living classes and events, to pick up (or hone) skills on topics including nutritious meals, food preservation, budget shopping, healthy aging, disaster preparedness, and much more.

Program: Community and School Gardens

The Gardens Program builds communities around food through experiential learning opportunities, improving access to healthy produce for residents and students while raising agricultural and nutritional awareness.

Program: Horticulture (Residential)

The Residential Horticulture Program offers research-based information to help create and manage appealing, Florida-Friendly landscapes that minimize the need for irrigation, chemicals and other maintenance that might harm the ecosystem.

Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies harvested from your own yard or community garden? Wondering what items you need to start your edible garden and how to find the perfect spot for it? You will learn tips to create your very own veggie garden. A little forethought in creating your space can make it more functional, fruitful, and fun. This class is ideal for someone interested in learning site considerations for creating a shared space like a community garden or school garden. Aspiring home gardeners are welcome to attend as many of the considerations and tips will still apply to your landscape. Please register for this event ONLY at <a href="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/o/ufifas-extension-sarasota-county-422952084" title="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/o/ufifas-extension-sarasota-county-422952084" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com</a> rather than any third-party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events.Content is geared to adults, seniors, and interested teens. There will be a brief time for questions, too. Registration is recommended but not required. This event is free. When registering if there is a teen attending with you, you may add a ticket in the cart for them, but instead of giving name, etc., please type 'teen'.Educator: Mindy Hanak, community and school garden coordinator, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.For questions or further information, please call 941-861-5000 or email <a href="mailto:sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu" title="mailto:sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu</a>. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or <a href="mailto:sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu" title="mailto:sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu</a>.Learn more about community and school gardens in Sarasota, <a href="http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/gardening-and-landscaping/gardens/" title="http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/gardening-and-landscaping/gardens/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/gardening-and-landscaping/gardens/</a>NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.---Type: Take a ClassTopic: Food, NatureOrganization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

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