Pasco County Extension
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NOTE: Extension programs can provide reasonable acommodation with advance notice. Pre-registration is not required of most of our programs, but contact Extension to be certain and to assist us with planning.
Phones:
352-518-0156;
727-847-2411;
813-996-2411;
1-800-368-2411 and ask for the Extension office.

Extension programs are open to all persons regardless of age, race, color, sex, disability, religion, or national origin. Pasco Cooperative Extension is a joint effort between the USDA, the University of Florida, and the Board of County Commissioners.

TO: Our Pasco Extension Friends:
SUBJECT: Survey regarding interest in having cistern workshops

The Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Program and Tampa Bay Water are working together to create a workshop about cisterns. These workshops would be hosted by Florida Friendly Landscaping™/Florida Yards & Neighborhoods personnel at Extension offices or other county venues.

Below is a link to a quick and easy survey that will help us determine which Florida counties have the highest levels of interest and knowledge of cistern systems. These counties might prove the logical starting point for launching these workshops.

Also consider forwarding this link to anyone you think might be interested learning about cistern systems by attending workshops.

The nine questions should take no more than five minutes to complete. The information would be priceless to us.

NOTE: if you are interested in
Family and Consumer Sciences programs,
please select the following link to the FCS calendar: http://pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/fcs/calendar_FCS.shtml

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February 2012

2/7/12 (Tuesday) 6:30 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.	Plant Propagation Seminar Come discover how easy and inexpensive it is to start plants yourself. Hudson Library 8012 Library Road Hudson, FL
2/11/12 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.	Ornamental Grasses Seminar More than "just turf," there are many beautiful, low-maintenance ornamental grasses well-suited for Pasco gardens. FREE information at this Pasco Extension gardening seminar. Land O Lakes Community Center 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US Highway 41) Land O' Lakes
2/18/12 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am	Spring Vegetable Garden Seminar Spring is almost here. It's time to start your spring vegetable garden. Join Cooperative Extension for one hour of ideas followed by a question and answer session. Home Depot 10017 US HWY 19 Port Richey

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March 2012

3/3/12 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am	Pests in and Around the Home There are millions of different pests. It is not surprising that some reach levels inside the home and outdoors that need to be addressed. Come discover ways to correctly identify what pests are affecting homes and gardens and what to do about them. Pasco County Extension Clayton Auditorium 36702 State Road 52 Dade City
3/6/12 (Tuesday) 6:30 p.m.-7:40 p.m.	The Earth Pail Portable Garden Seminar Come discover how to make your own self-watering growing container using a five-gallon pail, and simple tools. A slide presentation and step-by-step demonstration will enable you to create an inexpensive container for growing flowers, vegetables and herbs.
3/10/12 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am	Florida Natives: Wildflowers, Grasses and Groundcovers Discover many native plants for Pasco gardens that often attract butterflies and birds while also being lower-maintenance plants. Pasco Extension will share lots of information at this FREE gardening seminar. Land O Lakes Community Center 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US Highway 41) Land O' Lakes
3/17/12 (Saturday) 10:30 am	Saving Water—In and Out A rainwater harvesting workshop Pasco Cooperative Extension Clayton Hall Registation Form
3/17/12 (Saturday) 10:00 am-11:00 am	Landscape Design Seminar Now is the time to review your landscape design. Discover new methods, ideas and planting suggestions to kick it up a notch. Home Depot 10017 US HWY 19 Port Richey

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April 2012

4-14-12 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Rose Seminar Yes, roses can grow well in Pasco gardens. Come discover some tips and tricks to successful rose gardening from plant selection to diseases, pests and other care techniques at this FREE gardening seminar. Land O Lakes Community Center 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US Highway 41) Land O' Lakes
4/21/12 (Saturday) 10:00 am-11:00 am	Lawn Care Tips Trouble maintaining a good-looking lawn? Come discover tips to success in 2012! Home Depot 10017 US HWY 19 Port Richey
4/24/12 (Tuesday)) 8:15 am - 4:15 pm	Green Industry: Best Management Practices - Training and Certification The GI-BMPs are a science-based educational program for Green Industry workers (lawn-care and landscape maintenance professionals), brought to you by UF-IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program. The GI-BMPs teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters. They can also save the Florida homeowner money, time, and effort; increase the beauty of the home landscape; and protect the health of your family, pets, and the environment. Florida Senate Bill 494 states that all commercial fertilizer applicators must have a license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) by January 1, 2014. To get this license, each Green Industry worker must be trained in the GI-BMPs and receive a certificate of completion from UF/IFAS and FDEP. Additionally, many Green Industry workers voluntarily participate in the program to better serve their clients. Location: Pasco County Extension 36702 State Road 52 Dade City For Pre-registration call 352-518-0156, 727-847-2411 or 813-996-2411 and ask for Pasco County Extension Cost: $25.00 - This includes materials, testing and lunch/snacks.

May 2012

5-12-12 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Gorgeous Grass Reduce the frustration of lawn maintenance at this FREE gardening seminar offered by Pasco Cooperative Extension. Land O Lakes Community Center 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US Highway 41) Land O' Lakes
5/19/12 (Saturday) 10:00 am.	Water Gardens Small ponds are an attractive addition to your landscape. They attract wildlife and create a unique environment for plants. Join Cooperative Extension for ideas and answers.
5-23-12 (Wednesday) 8:15 am - 4:15 pm	Green Industry: Best Management Practices - Training and Certification for registration go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/ 2161115956/eorg The GI-BMPs are a science-based educational program for Green Industry workers (lawn-care and landscape maintenance professionals), brought to you by UF-IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program. The GI-BMPs teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters. They can also save the Florida homeowner money, time, and effort; increase the beauty of the home landscape; and protect the health of your family, pets, and the environment. Florida Senate Bill 494 states that all commercial fertilizer applicators must have a license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) by January 1, 2014. To get this license, each Green Industry worker must be trained in the GI-BMPs and receive a certificate of completion from UF/IFAS and FDEP. Additionally, many Green Industry workers voluntarily participate in the program to better serve their clients. Location: Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7820 Cost: $15.00

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June 2012

6-9-12 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Native American Gardening Land O Lakes Community Center 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US Highway 41) Land O' Lakes
6/16/12	No Seminar this month at Home Depot. See you in the fall.

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July 2012

7-14-12 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Propagation: Starting New Plants From Cuttings Land O Lakes Community Center 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US Highway 41) Land O' Lakes
7/21/12	No seminar this month at Home Depot. See you in the fall.

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August 2012

8-11-12 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Propagation: Starting New Plants From Seeds and Division Land O Lakes Community Center 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US Highway 41) Land O' Lakes
8/18/12	No seminar this month at Home Depot. See you in the fall.

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September 2012

Seminar to be announced at later date.

9/18/12 (Tuesday)
8:15 am - 4:15 pm

Green Industry: Best Management Practices - Training and Certification

The GI-BMPs are a science-based educational program for Green Industry workers (lawn-care and landscape maintenance professionals), brought to you by UF-IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program.

The GI-BMPs teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters. They can also save the Florida homeowner money, time, and effort; increase the beauty of the home landscape; and protect the health of your family, pets, and the environment.

Florida Senate Bill 494 states that all commercial fertilizer applicators must have a license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) by January 1, 2014. To get this license, each Green Industry worker must be trained in the GI-BMPs and receive a certificate of completion from UF/IFAS and FDEP.

Additionally, many Green Industry workers voluntarily participate in the program to better serve their clients.

Location: Pasco County Extension
36702 State Road 52
Dade City
For Pre-registration call 352-518-0156, 727-847-2411 or 813-996-2411 and ask for Pasco County Extension
Cost: $25.00 - This includes materials, testing and lunch/snacks.

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