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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.
 

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ONLINE: Florida Landscaping Series (Take All 4 & Save)
Item: HGL1000 Instructor: Frank Solinko
Sessions: 4  Online  
Day of the Week: Sa   
Dates: 10/5/2024 - 11/16/2024   
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time
Fee: $199.00                    

NOTE: The series includes all four workshops. 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.

 

Class dates are 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16
 

ONLINE: Florida Landscaping for Homeowners
Item: HGL1001 Instructor: Frank Solinko
Sessions: 1  Online  
Day of the Week: Sa   
Dates: 10/5/2024 - 10/5/2024   
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time
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: Designing Your Florida Yard
Item: HGL1002 Instructor: Frank Solinko
Sessions: 1  Online  
Day of the Week: Sa   
Dates: 10/19/2024 - 10/19/2024   
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time
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 Plants for Sarasota
Item: HGL1003 Instructor: Frank Solinko
Sessions: 1  Online  
Day of the Week: Sa   
Dates: 11/2/2024 - 11/2/2024   
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time
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  
Day of the Week: Sa   
Dates: 11/16/2024 - 11/16/2024   
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time
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.
 

Container Gardens (incl soil & plants - bring your own container)
Item: HG1001   Instructor: Gary Patton
Sessions: 1 STC Sarasota Bldg 5  
Day of the Week: Th  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 10/10/2024-10/10/2024  

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. 

                                                                        

 

Hypertufa: Making Your Own Planters (incl mat'l)
Item: HG1002   Instructor: Gary Patton
Sessions: 1 STC Sarasota Bldg 5  
Day of the Week: Th  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 11/21/2024-11/21/2024  

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM     

Fee: $49.00 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
 
*Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty or bring an apron 

                                                                        

 

Successful Backyard Fruit Growing (incl tastings & plants)
Item: HG1003   Instructor: Gary Patton
Sessions: 1 STC Sarasota Bldg 3  
Day of the Week: Th  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 12/5/2024-12/5/2024  

Time: 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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