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.
Florida Vegetable Gardening – Warm Season Crops
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
January 23, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
January 28,2010 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
Learn the basics of warm season 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. Gardens may be grown year-round in Florida, but spring is the preferred season.
Registration on line:
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Spring Lawn Tune-Up
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
February 13, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
February 11, 2010 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
As the temperatures begin to rise, it is the perfect time to start repairing the damage to your lawn caused by winter pests (insects and weeds).
Registration on line:
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Edible Landscapes
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
March 20, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
March 25 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
Edible landscape include growing vegetables, herbs and/or fruits at home. Florida's unique environment allows a wide variety of edible lpatns to be grown year-round. It's important to learn which edible plants grow well where you live and how to care for them - pruning, water, fertilizer, pesticides and other plant maintenance.
Registration on line:
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Landscape Design for Homeowners
Fee: $20 - Due with PRE-REGISTRATION
Date/Time/Location:
April 15, 22, and 29, 2010 (Thursday) 6:00-9:00PM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
September 16, 23 and 30, 2010 (Thursday) 6:00-9:00PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
This is a great time to establish a landscape that fits your lifestyle. A course guide and drawing material will be provided. Class is limited to first 25 families that register.
COST: $20 per residence made out to O.C. Extension Fund. Send non-refundable fee with pre-registration, no later than two weeks before the class to the Orange County Extension Office (See address at the bottom of this web page)
Water Conservation – Capturing Stormwater Runoff (Rain Barrel)
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
April 17 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
April 20, 2010 (Tuesday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
Principle # "Reduce Stormwater Runoff". Learn how you can Conserve water in your yard and how to make a rain barrel to capture stormwater for reuse in your landscape.
Registration on line:
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Tropical Fruit for Central Florida
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
May 8, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
May 20, 2010 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
Tropical and subtropical fruit crops may be good alternatives for planting in the home landscapes with the recent diseases affecting citrus.
Registration on line:
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Summer Landscape Pests
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
June 12, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
June 24, 2010 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
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.
Registration on line:
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Florida Vegetable Gardening – The Season Begins
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
July 10, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
July 22, 2010 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
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 7, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
August 26, 2010 (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, hydroponics are alternatives to traditional vegetable gardening. 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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Fall Lawn Care
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
September 11, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
September 21, 2010 (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, or root rot.
Registration on line:
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Community Vegetable Gardens – How to Start
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
October 9, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
October 14, 2010 (Thursday) 6:00-7:30PM
Jessie Brock Community Center
310 N. Dillard St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Description:
When economic problems loom on the horizon, homeowners often turn to gardening in the backyard to provide fresh vegetables and extend their shopping dollars when they visit the grocery store. 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.
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Cold Sensitive Plant Care
Fee: Free - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date/Time/Location:
November 6, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
November 11, 2010 (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. 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 4, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00-10:30AM
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
December 9, 2010 (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.
When you select "SUBMIT" below, your e-mail will open to send your registration
information to the Extension Education Center.
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