About this activity
6-Week Gardening Class Get your hands in the soil and discover the joy of growing your own food! Organic Gardening in Southwest Florida 101 is a six-week, hands-on class designed to give students the knowledge and confidence to successfully garden in our unique subtropical climate. Classes are held on a working organic farm, providing an authentic outdoor learning experience.
Each week, students will
- Explore what's new and growing on our working organic farm
- Practice seeding and transplanting techniques
- Build skills through hands-on gardening activities
- Spend time working on their own garden projects while receiving individualized guidance
Whether your child is brand new to gardening or already loves spending time outdoors, this class provides practical skills they can use for years to come.
Weekly Topics
Week 1 - Welcome to Gardening in SWFL. Parents are invited to join us for the first portion of this class for a guided farm tour and tips for starting or improving a home garden. Week 2 - Building a Successful Garden Week 3 - Plant Your Garden Week 4 - Specialty Crops: Herbs & Microgreens Week 5 - Fruit Trees for Southwest Florida Week 6 - Plant Propagation & Course Wrap-Up The Homeschool Hangar is a Step Up Direct Pay Provider. Families can reserve their scholarship funds for all classes through their EMA account.
Schedule
Thursdays · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 9 classes
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ThuOct 1
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ThuOct 8
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ThuOct 15
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ThuOct 15
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ThuOct 22
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ThuOct 29
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ThuNov 5
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ThuNov 12
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ThuNov 19
Meet your instructor
Danny and Vicki Blank are the owners and operators of 12 Seasons Farm, a diverse 20-acre farm serving fresh, healthy, and clean fruits and vegetables to area residents and restaurants throughout Southwest Florida. With more than 25 years of experience growing food in Southwest Florida’s hot, humid and subtropical climate.
Good to know
Scholarships accepted
The Homeschool Hangar accepts scholarship funds for this class. Choose your program when you register.
