Category: Fruits & Vegetables

Nourishment…a common thread woven through school gardens

by Mindy Hanak
January 30, 2023

Nourishment, a common thread woven through school gardens, and for many it is the reason to have them. Why would teachers have a school garden? After all, for some- it adds another responsibility, to an already full plate. It can require ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: CEU, Edible_garden, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pgm_Gardens, Professional Development, School Garden Workshop, School Volunteers, Teachers, Youth

In gratitude…

by Mindy Hanak
April 29, 2022

When I talk with people out in the community, often they will say, "You have a pretty cool job!" While I agree with them and share that one downside of the job is sometimes spending more time on a computer than with plants, I happily point out ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Work & Life
Tags: Community Gardens, Gratitude, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pgm_Gardens, School Gardens

3, 2, 1… Countdown to water conservation in your veggie garden

by Mindy Hanak
March 30, 2022

Nice weather for golfing, tennis, and boating likely means clear skies - great for you but not so much for your veggie plants. Likely your plants are hoping you remember to give them a drink of water. In many places- there is a phrase- April ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Work & Life
Tags: Conserve, Garden, Pgm_Gardens, Preserve, Save, Vegetable, Vegetable Gardening, Water

Growing your garden with local events and One Seed

by Mindy Hanak
February 28, 2022

Are you exploring the fun of Florida vegetable gardening during the winter and into spring? Folks up north may be shoveling snow, while you are sowing and watching your plants grow. If you enjoy learning about and talking about growing food ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Featured, Garden, Grow, One Seed, Pgm_Gardens, Special Topics

Saving and sharing seeds

by Mindy Hanak
January 27, 2022

In January, many folks try new habits, hobbies, and take on cleaning projects, too. Let’s talk about all three in relation to seeds. Over time stored seeds may lose their ability to germinate and grow. What do you do if you are clearing ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Fruit, Garden, Pgm_Gardens, Produce, Seed Library, Seeds, Vegetable

Is finding school garden funding a New Year’s resolution?

by Mindy Hanak
December 27, 2021

Growing a school garden and looking for grant support? Perhaps finding funding is your New Year's resolution. After all- when you live in Florida, school gardens are in-season in January. Fortunately for you there are grants linked below. Some ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Edible Gardening, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pgm_Gardens, Sarasota, School Garden Grant, School_garden, Teacher Training, Volunteer, Youth Garden

Sharing spaces. Building communities.

by Mindy Hanak
October 8, 2021

Interested in learning how to share space in your community for fun projects like composting and gardening? We can help. We're hosting the "Shared Spaces: Community Gardens and Composting" workshop Oct. 26. This free, in-person event at Bee ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Community Garden, Compost, Edible Gardening, Food Security, Food Waste, Pgm_Gardens, Shared Spaces

Dig-in to school gardens on June 17 with our School Garden Workshop 2021

by Mindy Hanak
June 10, 2021

As we complete another school year and segue into summer, we celebrate our school gardens with our annual school garden workshop. Join us June 17 for this free event, as we dig in to school gardens! We'll over your most-requested topics, including: ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Bug, Curriculum, Edible Gardening, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pgm_Gardens, School Garden, Shared Spaces, Teacher Training, Vermiculture, Youth Development

IFAS seeks input on urban agriculture issues, priorities

by Kevin O'Horan
May 26, 2021

The UF/IFAS College of Agricultural Life and Sciences sent the following request May 26, re an urban agriculture survey: Tell us about your urban agriculture needs, barriers, and opportunities. Dr. Catherine Campbell at the University of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Ag, Agriculture, Fruits, Pgm_Admin, Urban Ag, Urban Agriculture, Vegetables

Sow some green habits (along with some vegetables) with the Family Green Living Kit

by Sophia Moundous
May 14, 2021

By Sophia Moundous and Mindy Hanak Sarasota County’s Family Green Living Kits can help foster sustainability lessons in many ways. The kits are filled with fun, interactive activities and books for all ages. Grab a kit from your local ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Community Garden, Curriculum, Demo, Edible, Family, Garden, Gardening, Green, Green Living, Library, One Seed, Pgm_Gardens, Pgm_Sustain, Salad, School Garden, Seed Tape, Sustainability, Video, Youth

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