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The Trailhead is located in Lake County, Florida. map

For more information, please contact info@scrubjaytrail.org
(352) 429-5566

open:
sat - wed : 8:00-5:00

Email photo contributions
of wildlife or plants seen
on the trail to this address: photos@scrubjaytrail.org

 

 

Organic Gardening Workshop

SUMMER GARDENING SERIES CONTINUES WITH ORGANIC GARDENING WORKSHOP
September 11, 2010 8AM-4PM

Organic Gardening

Discover the ins and outs of organic gardening with Jeri Baldwin,
Saturday, September 11 from 8am-4pm at B.B.Brown's Gardens, Clermont, FL.

In this complete organic gardening workshop, topics include what and when to plant, benefits of organic gardening, hands-on experience with testing your soil ph, growing soil, composting, planting and designing a garden. Did you know there were several ways to compost? Why are raised beds so much better? Should your taller plants be planted on the North side or South side of the garden? Learn how to make a raised bed utilizing the proper materials.

Jeri Baldwin, born and raised in Marion County Florida, is a seasoned organic gardener and Florida Cracker. A long time environmentalist, farmer, writer and photographer Jeri will share her life long knowledge and mistakes along the way. For all those that say "I don't know how to garden in Florida", this is your answer. Don't miss out on another growing season!

Cost: $55.00 includes take home materials
Bring:  A brown bagged lunch
Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, September 1st. Homework is required before class starts.

Contact:  (352)-429-5566  or  bbbrowns@earthlink.net

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