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Our Home & Garden classes will teach you the skills you need to fix up your house or yard. Whether you are new to Florida gardening, renovating your home, or learning the basics of decorating, our classes can help you reach your goals. Classes are taught by experienced instructors who can show you how to get the results you want. These practical classes will get you started on projects you want to tackle.
 

For course description, click on the course title below. Hover on instructor name for biography.

 
Container Gardens (incl soil & plants-bring your own container)
Item: HG1004      Instructor: Gary Patton
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-110
Tu 4/14/2026 - 4/14/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM     
Fee: $45.00                    

 ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.


Requirement(s): Potting soil and plants are provided.  You might want to consider gardening clothes or an apron.  Bring your own plant container that will hold soil & plants, not to exceed 15 inches diameter or 1,800 cubic inches (length x width x height).  It can be a pot, hanging basket, window box, grow box, or any recycled or re-purposed container.  The container should have drainage or be able to be drilled to provide drainage. (I will bring a drill). Glazed ceramic can't be drilled. Remember you have to be able to carry it home full of soil and plants. I will bring some dollar store plastic containers if you don't have containers.  You can bring your own trowel if you wish but I will have some available.

 

 
 

ONLINE: Florida Trees & Palms
Item: HGL1008      Instructor: Frank Solinko
Sessions: 1       Online Rm Online
Sa 3/7/2026 - 3/7/2026        Location: Online , FL
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM     
Fee: $55.00                   

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 

NOTE: Students must have a device with audio and video, internet connection, and email to participate. Students will receive an email with the link to join the class.

 
 

Successful Backyard Fruit Growing (incl tastings & plants)
Item: HG1003      Instructor: Gary Patton
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-110
Tu 3/10/2026 - 3/10/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM     
Fee: $45.00                    

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 
 
Students who have taken this class rave about it; Gary's tips and tricks will help you coax fruit out of your own yard!

 
 

Register early to avoid disappointment, as classes will fill up quickly!

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Address: 4748 Beneva Road | Sarasota, Florida 34233 | Map it.

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