Landscape problem troubleshooting
Experienced diagnosticians from the University of Florida Extension/IFAS, Collier County Public Services, Master Gardener Program provide remedies for your landscape plant problems. Bring samples in plastic bags for diagnosis.
When: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday
Where: Home Depot,
1651 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples
Admission: Free
Information: (239) 353-4244; collier.ifas.ufl.edu/CommHort/HomeCommHort.shtml
Success with orchids
Robert Riefer, a Florida horticulturist with experience propagating orchids, will give a class on proper nutrients, watering schedules, sunlight, air circulation, re-potting, diseases and more. Orchids will be available for sale.
When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Riverland Nursery, 13005 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
Admission: Free
Information: (239) 693-5555,
www.RiverlandNursery.com
Plant clinic
University of Florida/Collier County master gardeners have teamed with Naples Botanical Garden to offer a walk-in plant clinic to answer your plant and gardening questions.
When: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples
Admission: Free
Information: (239) 643-7275
Hydroponics class
Caloosa Rare Fruit Exchange (CRFE) and Lee County Extension Service/University of Florida/IFAS present a one-day course in hydroponics. The class will introduce hydroponic growing to homeowners and small farmers. The latest technology in techniques, nutrient solutions, growing media and demonstration systems will be shown and explained.
The class has a size limit of 40 people. Registration closes when the class is full.
When: Sept. 30, with an optional half-day tour of local hydroponic growers Oct. 1
Where: Lee County Extension Services, 3406 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
Admission: $150 for the class, includes lunch breaks with beverages and fruit, CD with photos from the research, CD with technical information to assist in your venture, and source information for everything needed to start your system. $10 fee for the half-day tour (optional).
Registration: Send check made to “CRFE” for the course and tour ($160) to CRFE, to Ed Wilson, 1698 Lakeview Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33903
Information: Instructor Bill Thompson can be reached at williamet@aol.com
Naples Orchid Society sale
The Naples Orchid Society holds its popular annual orchid show and sale.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. or when all plants are sold, Saturday, Oct. 16
Where: Moorings Presbyterian Church,
791 Harbour Drive, Naples
Admission: Free
Information: 404-1916
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