Have
a green thumb and want to learn more about hydroponic gardening? The Pinellas
County Extension is offering two workshops to highlight hydroponic gardening
techniques and other advantages of water culture.
On Friday, Nov. 1, from 1 p.m. to 5
p.m., Bob Hochmuth, a multi-county extension agent,
will present “Starting a Hydroponic Small Farm.” The program will
address the state of hydroponics in Florida and
introduce the group to the advantages and disadvantages of various hydroponic
production systems. The class will cover how to select crops for hydroponics,
crop culture for common vegetables and herb crops, and the use of irrigation
systems with nutrient solutions. The workshop will also detail marketing
and business strategies, as well as regulations. The
cost of the workshop is $15; it is free for county government employees, school
board employees, and master gardeners. For more information, contact
Jane Morse at (727) 582-2562 or email jmorse@pinellascounty.org.
Register online at: www.smallfarmhydroponics-eorg.eventbrite.com
On Saturday,
Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bob Hochmuth will
present “ABC’s of Hydroponics for the Home Garden.” The program will introduce the group to the advantages of various hydroponic
production systems. The class will cover selecting crops for hydroponics,
starting your own transplants, and irrigation systems. The cost of the workshop
is $15; it is free for county government employees, school
board employees, and master gardeners. For more information, contact
Theresa Badurek at (727) 453-6966 or email tbadurek@pinellascounty.org.
To register, visit www.hydroponics-eorg.eventbrite.com
