Education

Sustainable Living

Introduction to Worm Composting   
Instructor - Bernie Moro

Sustainable Living Series 2008 Workshop.  Learn the benefits of vermiculture - worm composting - how it works, and how it can benefit your garden and the planet.  Learn simple ways to incorporate vermiculture in your own life.

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Saturday, Nov. 8th, 2008, 1:00pm - 2:30pm   @  Community Garden, 622 N Thornton Ave
25.00 includes Take Home Worm Tea and Compost kit


It's Easy Being Green   
Instructor - Emily Ruff

Learn simple, fun and affordable ways you can live an authentic green life.

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Wednesday, Sep. 24th, 2008, 7:00pm   @  Education Center. 604 N Thornton Ave, Orlando
$20.00


Healthy Home Cleaning Workshop   
Instructor - Emily Ruff

Learn about truly eco-friendly cleaning products, how to read labels, and how to make your own kid-safe, healthy, and earth-friendly cleaning products for your home and your family!  Sponsored in part by Women and the Environment (www.womenandenvironment.org).

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August 13, 7 pm
$25 tuition if registered by June 30


Organic Pest Control   
Instructor - Emily Ruff

Learn the principles and practices of integrated pest management - Organic Pest Control via companion planting, organic pesticides, beneficial pests, and more.  Learn how to create an ecosystem that keeps your plants free from pests naturally, without invasive or aggressive measures.  Learn foundational preventative measures to keep pests away, and learn what to do when a pest does make its home in your garden.

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August 16, 1 pm   @  Community Garden, 622 N Thornton Ave
$25.00 ($25 deposit)


Spring Planting Primer   
Spring Planting Primer Image Instructor - Emily Ruff

Setting up a veggie garden in Florida for the first time?  Or maybe it's been awhile, and you'd like a refresher?  Join garden experts from around Central Florida for a panel workshop on which plants are best for Florida's fall, how to prepare your soil, the best organic materials to use, and much more.  Take home organic seeds to get you started!  Must RSVP.  Tuition includes seeds to take home and plant.  $25 if registered by December 31.

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Saturday, Jan. 17th, 2009, 1:00pm - 2:30pm   @  Education Center, 604 N Thornton Avenue, Orlando
$30.00


Rainwater Catchment Workshop   

Sustainable Living Series 2008.  Learn about Rainwater Catchment - why it is better for your garden and the planet, and creative ways to employ the practice in your own backyard.

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TBD   @  Community Garden, 622 N Thornton Ave
$25.00

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