2Feb/12Off
Compost Happens, Water-Wise and Rain Barrel Workshop
| Water Start Date: 3/3/2012 End Date: 3/3/2012 When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension Service Office, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584 What: 8:30 AM - Attend a Compost Happens Workshop and learn to turn trash to treasure. You'll receive a free compost bin and thermometer too (1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult )*! 9:30 AM - The Water-Wise workshop will teach you how you can have a healthy and attractive lawn and landscape while conserving water. Tips on installing and using micro-irrigation are also presented. This irrigation method not only conserves water, but is not as restricted by current water restrictions as traditional in-ground irrigation systems! Hillsborough County residents may receive 1 free micro-irrigation kit* (per household and the representative of the household must be an adult) when they attend a workshop. 10:30 AM - Learn how Rain Barrels are useful for collecting rainwater for irrigation while reducing erosion and stormwater runoff and how to make your own barrel using a 55-gallon plastic food-grade drum. Hillsborough County residents may receive 1 free rain barrel* (per household and the representative of the household must be an adult) when they attend a workshop. Sponsored by Hillsborough County Extension and Water Resource Services/Public Utilities, University of Florida IFAS, Tampa Bay Water and Tampa Water Department. *If you have attended any of these workshops in the past you are not eligible to receive another free item.* Seating is limited. Register online at http://hillsborough.extension.ufl.edu/HomeGardening/event-calendar.html or call the Hillsborough County Extension at (813) 744-5519. |
29Jan/12Off
"Propagation" Gardening Workshop
| Water Start Date: 2/28/2012 End Date: 2/28/2012 Free Master Gardener Workshop presented by the Hillsborough County Extension Service. Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. North Tampa Branch Library 8916 North Blvd. Tampa, FL 33604-1209 If you have any questions please contact the Hillsborough County Extension Master Gardener Program at (813) 273-3652. http://hillsborough.extension.ufl.edu/HomeGardening/event-calendar.html |
28Jan/12Off
"Veggies in the Landscape" Gardening Workshop
| Water Start Date: 2/27/2012 End Date: 2/27/2012 Free Master Gardener Workshop presented by the Hillsborough County Extension Service. Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. Seminole Heights Branch Library 4711 Central Ave. Tampa, FL 33603-3905 If you have any questions please contact the Hillsborough County Extension Master Gardener Program at (813) 273-3652. http://hillsborough.extension.ufl.edu/HomeGardening/event-calendar.html |
22Jan/12Off
Sustainable Landscape Design Workshop for Beginners – Class 7
| Water Start Date: 2/21/2012 End Date: 2/21/2012 Hillsborough County Extension is offering a seven-week workshop series on Sustainable Landscape Design Basics. Classes will be held at the Extension office at 5339 South CR 579 in Seffner on Tuesdays starting January 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Course content includes: Florida-Friendly landscape design principles, sustainable landscape materials, characteristics and composition of plant materials, use and importance of color, drawing a planting plan, and maintenance. Register in advance at landscapeforbeginners2012.eventbrite.com/. The fee is $25 per household for the entire series which covers the cost of materials. Seating is limited. Sponsored by Hillsborough County Extension and Water Resource Services/Public Utilities and Tampa Bay Water. For more information, call Lynn Barber at Hillsborough County Extension, (813) 744-5519 x 54105 |
15Jan/12Off
Sustainable Landscape Design Workshop for Beginners – Class 6
| Water Start Date: 2/14/2012 End Date: 2/14/2012 Hillsborough County Extension is offering a seven-week workshop series on Sustainable Landscape Design Basics. Classes will be held at the Extension office at 5339 South CR 579 in Seffner on Tuesdays starting January 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Course content includes: Florida-Friendly landscape design principles, sustainable landscape materials, characteristics and composition of plant materials, use and importance of color, drawing a planting plan, and maintenance. Register in advance at landscapeforbeginners2012.eventbrite.com/. The fee is $25 per household for the entire series which covers the cost of materials. Seating is limited. Sponsored by Hillsborough County Extension and Water Resource Services/Public Utilities and Tampa Bay Water. For more information, call Lynn Barber at Hillsborough County Extension, (813) 744-5519 x 54105 |
12Jan/12Off
"Ground Covers" Gardening Workshop
| Water Start Date: 1/17/2012 End Date: 1/17/2012 Free Master Gardener Workshop presented by the Hillsborough County Extension Service. Tuesday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. Charles J. Fendig Public Library 3909 W. Neptune St. Tampa, FL 33629-5815 If you have any questions please contact the Hillsborough County Extension Master Gardener Program at (813) 273-3652. http://hillsborough.extension.ufl.edu/HomeGardening/event-calendar.html |
12Jan/12Off
"Hi Color/Low Maintenance Gardening " Workshop
| Water Start Date: 1/24/2012 End Date: 1/24/2012 Free Master Gardener Workshop presented by the Hillsborough County Extension Service. Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. North Tampa Branch Library 8916 North Blvd. Tampa, FL 33604-1209 If you have any questions please contact the Hillsborough County Extension Master Gardener Program at (813) 273-3652. http://hillsborough.extension.ufl.edu/HomeGardening/event-calendar.html |
12Jan/12Off
Compost Happens, Water-Wise and Rain Barrel Workshop
| Water Start Date: 2/4/2012 End Date: 2/4/2012 When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension Service Office, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584 What: 8:30 AM - Attend a Compost Happens Workshop and learn to turn trash to treasure. You'll receive a free compost bin and thermometer too (1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult )*! 9:30 AM - The Water-Wise workshop will teach you how you can have a healthy and attractive lawn and landscape while conserving water. Tips on installing and using micro-irrigation are also presented. This irrigation method not only conserves water, but is not as restricted by current water restrictions as traditional in-ground irrigation systems! Hillsborough County residents may receive 1 free micro-irrigation kit* (per household and the representative of the household must be an adult) when they attend a workshop. 10:30 AM - Learn how Rain Barrels are useful for collecting rainwater for irrigation while reducing erosion and stormwater runoff and how to make your own barrel using a 55-gallon plastic food-grade drum. Hillsborough County residents may receive 1 free rain barrel* (per household and the representative of the household must be an adult) when they attend a workshop. Sponsored by Hillsborough County Extension and Water Resource Services/Public Utilities, University of Florida IFAS, Tampa Bay Water and Tampa Water Department. *If you have attended any of these workshops in the past you are not eligible to receive another free item.* Seating is limited. Register online at http://hillsborough.extension.ufl.edu/HomeGardening/event-calendar.html or call the Hillsborough County Extension at (813) 744-5519. |
8Jan/12Off
Sustainable Landscape Design Workshop for Beginners – Class 5
| Water Start Date: 2/7/2012 End Date: 2/7/2012 Hillsborough County Extension is offering a seven-week workshop series on Sustainable Landscape Design Basics. Classes will be held at the Extension office at 5339 South CR 579 in Seffner on Tuesdays starting January 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Course content includes: Florida-Friendly landscape design principles, sustainable landscape materials, characteristics and composition of plant materials, use and importance of color, drawing a planting plan, and maintenance. Register in advance at landscapeforbeginners2012.eventbrite.com/. The fee is $25 per household for the entire series which covers the cost of materials. Seating is limited. Sponsored by Hillsborough County Extension and Water Resource Services/Public Utilities and Tampa Bay Water. For more information, call Lynn Barber at Hillsborough County Extension, (813) 744-5519 x 54105 |
1Jan/12Off
Sustainable Landscape Design Workshop for Beginners – Class 4
| Water Start Date: 1/31/2012 End Date: 1/31/2012 Hillsborough County Extension is offering a seven-week workshop series on Sustainable Landscape Design Basics. Classes will be held at the Extension office at 5339 South CR 579 in Seffner on Tuesdays starting January 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Course content includes: Florida-Friendly landscape design principles, sustainable landscape materials, characteristics and composition of plant materials, use and importance of color, drawing a planting plan, and maintenance. Register in advance at landscapeforbeginners2012.eventbrite.com/. The fee is $25 per household for the entire series which covers the cost of materials. Seating is limited. Sponsored by Hillsborough County Extension and Water Resource Services/Public Utilities and Tampa Bay Water. For more information, call Lynn Barber at Hillsborough County Extension, (813) 744-5519 x 54105 |