Upcoming Events
UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County
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Many of our classes are free to the public, but some may include a small registration fee to cover costs.
Virtual Class - How to Maintain Your Irrigation System
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Save water and money! Dr. William Lester and Lilly Browning will discuss how much water your lawn actually needs and how to adjust, calibrate and maintain your automatic irrigation system to keep it operating efficiently.
The Virtual Plant Clinic With Dr. Bill March 23, 2023
Tune in for our weekly plant clinic! Ask questions live online and get research-based answers and advice- broadcast on Facebook Live and YouTube Live! Join Dr. William Lester with the University of Florida Extension Service in Hernando County, Lilly Browning with the Hernando County Florida-Friendly Landscape Program and their special guests. Feel free to send pictures of problem plants or insects to wlester@ufl.edu and ask us your questions!
Videos of our educational classes are available on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-5xumLShn-54EUdsHRXRA/videos
Listen to podcasts of our weekly Virtual Plant Clinic at: anchor.fm/william-j-lester
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And for a full listing of all our upcoming educational classes go to: hernandoextension.com/
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Virtual Class - What, When, Where and Whys of Fertilizing Florida Yards
Dr. William Lester and Lilly Browning will guide you through fertilizing your Central Florida landscape. The What, When, Where and Whys of Fertilizing Your Yard will be covered in this class.
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Meeting ID: 929 5510 4307
Passcode: 761725
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Growing Groceries: Healthy Pomegranates in Central Florida
Pomegranates are an exotic and delicious fruit that can add a unique flavor to any dish. While pomegranates are typically grown in arid regions of the world, they can also thrive in Central Florida's subtropical climate.
Learn how to grow these tropical fruits from University of Florida Extension in Hernando County and take home 3 ‘Salavatski’ pomegranate plants at our next Growing Groceries Workshop. The workshop will be given live on Zoom at 10:00am on Tuesday April 18 and you can pick up your plants from our office or the Master Gardener Nursery during their Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 22. If you miss the live version of the class don’t worry, it will be recorded and everyone who registers will receive the link. There is a $20.00 charge for the class and attendance is limited to the first 42 people, but it’s simple:
• Register today on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-groceries-healthy-pomegranates-in-central-florida-tickets-590436319927
• We will send you a link to the live workshop on Zoom before April 18.
• Tune in to the live workshop with all your questions on the 18th.
• If you can’t attend live, we’ll send you the link to the recording by the end of the day- watch as many times as you want.
• Stop by the Hernando County Master Gardener Nursery on Saturday April 22 between 8:00am and noon to pick up your 3 pomegranate plants and to help us celebrate Earth Day! The nursery is located at 19490 Oliver St., Brooksville, FL 34601
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact William Lester (wlester@ufl.edu or 352-754-4433) at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Virtual Class - Unwelcome Guests in the Garden
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Meeting ID: 978 0984 2950
Passcode: 727087
Invasive plants are a nuisance and adversely affect wildlife and the natural ecosystem. Learn to identify and control the most bothersome of these plants in your Central Florida Yard.
Virtual Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Workshop
On-Line
Hernando County Residents Only
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY APRIL 19TH AT 4:30PM.
YOU MUST EMAIL LILLYB@HERNANDOCOUNTY.US TO PRE-REGISTER.
The zoom link will be sent to registered participants the week of the workshop.
You may attend the compost bin workshop, the rain barrel workshop or both.
Compost bins are free to Hernando County Residents only. One bin per household.
Rain Barrels are available for Hernando County residents only. THe barrels cost $65. Customers of Hernando County Utilities for their water will receive a one-time credit of $30 on their water bill for attending a workshop and installing a rain barrel at their home.
The bins and the barrels will be available for pick-up at the Florida-Friendly Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 22nd between 9am and 12:00pm - 19490 Oliver St., Brooksville.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY APRIL 19TH AT 4:30PM.
YOU MUST EMAIL LILLYB@HERNANDOCOUNTY.US TO PRE-REGISTER.
2nd Annual Florida-Friendly Landscaping Earth Day Celebration
UF / IFAS Extension Master Gardeners Nursery Hernando County19490 Oliver StreetBrooksville, FL34601 Map
SAVE THE DATE!
Hernando County Utilities Water Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension at hernando County Master Gardener Volunteers and Hernando County Solid Waste invite you to the second annual Earth Day Event!
Native and Florida-Friendly plants for sale
Florida Master Gardeners on hand to answer questions
Native plant experts on hand
Mosquito Control on-site to answer questions
Hernando County Solid Waster Recycling Coordinator on-site
Educational Workshops
Macro-Photography Workshop
Kids' Activities!
UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County Well and Septic System Workshop
University of Florida/IFAS Extension at Hernando County16110 Aviation LoopBrooksville, FL34604 Map
UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network is offering a free workshop in Hernando County. Attendees will learn the potential contamination sources, what steps can be taken to lessen potential impacts from these sources, and how to manage your private wells and septic systems.
Workshop attendees will also receive a free well water screening for coliform bacteria and E.coli from UF/IFAS Extension. We will mail you the test kit along with the sampling instructions or you may pick them up from our office before the workshop. You just need to bring your water sample to the workshop. We will interpret the water quality results and discuss the potential prevention and treatment methods with you if contaminants are present.
Space is limited for this workshop with a maximum of 50 people, so register today! Registration will close when full or by April 18. Register today at: www.eventbrite.com/e/585636333037
Image: Soil and Water Science Lab UF/IFAS GREC.
Virtual Class - Pledge To Go Florida-Friendly
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Meeting ID: 965 6416 9120
Passcode: 448460
Florida-Friendly Landscaping is celebrating it's 30th birthday in 2023! Join the celebration as we break down simple ways you can follow each of the 9 priniciples of Florida-Friendly Landscaping in your yard.
We will cover what Florida-Friendly Landscaping is, how it developed over time and what you can do to have a sustainable, water-conserving, low-maintenance and beautiful oasis!
UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County is a partnership between the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, United States Department of Agriculture, and Hernando County Board of County Commissioners and our mission is to provide science based knowledge and expertise to the public.