Jun 17, 2025 

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Learn how to grow vegetables, herbs, fruits, and other foods in a Florida-Friendly way!

Learn to select varieties of edibles to plant in your landscape that grow well in Florida in a way that conserves water, builds soil, and reduces pesticide use. This class is for gardeners interested in expanding their own edible landscapes, with information about creating a backyard garden that delivers fresh food in an affordable, sustainable way. Participants who attend in person will receive starts of a variety of plants that may include dragon fruit, papaya, pigeon peas, sweet potato, tropical spinach and turmeric.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a non-refundable $10.00 registration fee per individual for this workshop.

Online registration and more information

If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519.

***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: Tia Silvasy, tsilvasy@ufl.edu, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54145, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.