Course Catalog

Home & Garden

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.

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Container Gardens (incl soil & plants; bring your own container)
Item: HG1004	Instructor: Gary Patton
Sessions: 1	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-110
Tu 4/14/2026 - 4/14/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Time: 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.

Container Gardens (incl soil & plants; bring your own container)
Item: HG1001	Instructor: Gary Patton
Sessions: 1	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-110
Tu 6/9/2026 - 6/9/2026	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: Designing Your Florida Yard
Item: HGL1002	Instructor: Frank Solinko
Sessions: 1	Online Rm Online
Sa 5/2/2026 - 5/2/2026	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.

ONLINE: Florida Landscaping for Homeowners
Item: HGL1001	Instructor: Frank Solinko
Sessions: 1	Online Rm Online
Sa 4/25/2026 - 4/25/2026	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.

Make It Start: Small Engine Repair (incl some mat'l)
Item: HGE1001	Instructor: James Evans
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab) Rm 5-106
Th 5/7/2026 - 6/11/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Fee: $169.00
Students will need to supply basic tools. A suggested material/tool list and project details will be supplied at first class. Students should bring a small engine (not to be used again and drained of all gas & oil) to take apart in order to understand the parts and functionality of what they are repairing.

ONLINE: Florida Plants for Sarasota
Item: HGL1003	Instructor: Frank Solinko
Sessions: 1	Online Rm Online
Sa 5/16/2026 - 5/16/2026	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.

ONLINE: Florida Trees & Palms
Item: HGL1004	Instructor: Frank Solinko
Sessions: 1	Online Rm Online
Sa 5/23/2026 - 5/23/2026	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: HG1002	Instructor: Gary Patton
Sessions: 1	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-112
Tu 7/14/2026 - 7/14/2026	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!

Fall Vegetable Gardening (incl some mat'l)
Item: HG1003	Instructor: Gary Patton
Sessions: 1	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-112
Tu 8/11/2026 - 8/11/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $39.00 ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Attracting Butterflies to Your Yard (incl plants)
Item: HG1004	Instructor: Gary Patton
Sessions: 1	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-112
Tu 9/15/2026 - 9/15/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $35.00
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

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