By Michele Miller
What’s What New Port Richey
Those who have ventured into the field of Florida gardening get to understand real quick that there’s a learning curve – especially if you’re from somewhere else.
Florida’s climate, flora, and soil are unique. Compost and soil building are a must, for instance. And while there’s still time to get the winter garden going, springtime ends up being too late to plant most things, save for sweet potatoes, okra, and cover crops to help build soil for fall planting.
Fortunately, we have a laudable county Master Gardener Program via the UF/IFAS Pasco Extension. These volunteers make the rounds to libraries and other venues to help educate. And turns out they are getting to ready to start the next class for those interested in volunteering. You’ll find info on that below.
Scroll down for events happening throughout the month. Click or tap on the photos to link to the event for more info or to register for specific events.
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension | Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Planting for Pollinators 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at the Centennial Park Library in Holiday
This presentation will provide information on central Florida landscape practices that draw in pollinators.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension | Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Reduce Stormwater Runoff (webinar), 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4
Stormwater control features can be a beautiful addition to your landscape. Creating shallow rain gardens or shaping the earth on slopes with berms (rises) and swales (dips), can help slow runoff from heavy rains and allow the water time to soak into the ground.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
Master Gardener Meet & Greet, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Pasco Extension in Dade City
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension | Loofa!, 10 -11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center in Hudson
Learn how to grow loofahs — yes, those scrubby sponges — right in your own backyard! This fun class covers everything from planting seeds to peeling and drying your harvest. You’ll get tips on sunlight, types of support, and when to pick them for the best results.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension | Houseplants & Basic Care, 6 – 7 p.m. Monday. March 9 at the Regency Park Library in New Port Richey
Choosing the correct plant is important; learn how to choose the correct plant for your home at this seminar.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension | The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Basic Landscape Design: Concepts & Considerations, 6 – 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the Hugh Embry Library in Dade City
What you do in your landscape matters. From the fertilizers you apply to the water you use, your gardening choices can have an impact on land, water, wildlife, and the overall well-being of Florida’s residents.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension | Cooking with Herbs, 2 – 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at the New River Library in Wesley Chapel
Learn more about how to use the herbs you grow in your garden in various dishes.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension | Plants & Pets, 9 – 10 a.m. Satruday March 14 at Heritage Park in Land O’Lakes
Creating a pet-friendly garden can sometimes be a challenge in homes and landscapes. We love our plants and our pets, but sometimes they don’t mix.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension | Rain Barrel Workshop, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Pasco County Extension Office in Dade City | $65
This Rain Barrel Workshop at UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County office is a PAID EVENT where you get to keep the rain barrel you build. Participants will learn how to build, install and use their rain barrel.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
New Port Richey FarmNet | Grand Gardens Open House, 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15, on Grand Boulevard in downtown New Port Richey
FarmNet New Port Richey celebrates 11 years at this Open House gathering, welcoming the community to tour the garden grounds and learn more about regenerative urban agriculture, sign up for seedling updates, and check out rates on garden plots.
For more information about the Grand Gardens and FarmNet NPR, visit farmnetnpr.com
From the archives
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension | Repotting Grocery Store Orchids, 2 – 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 at the Daniel A. Cannon Memorial Library at St. Leo University in St. Leo
Orchids are not the finicky plants often expected. The presentation will cover repotting grocery store type orchids, including pots, growing mediums and techniques used. Information on care will be included so that homeowners can enjoy continued blooming of their gifted or purchased orchid.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension | What’s Happening to Our Pollinators, 2 – 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 at the Centennial Park Library in Holiday
Pollinators are critical to our ecosystem, and they are in trouble. A healthy garden with the right plants will support natural beneficial insects and their needs. Learn what’s causing their decline and how planting a pollinator friendly habitat in our yards will benefit them and us.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
From the archives – yes, you read it here first!
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension | Creating a Pollinator Garden…Wherever You Live!, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 at the New Port Richey Public Library
Learn about the plants our pollinators need to complete their life cycle and how we can help them by growing pollinator-friendly plants in our home landscape. This seminar will include discussion on selecting host plants and nectar plants for the pollinators most commonly found in our landscape.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension | Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Hugh Embry Library in Dade City
An overview of tomatoes and how to successfully grow them in Central Florida.
For information about this program and other Pasco County Extension events and services, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
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