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Pasco garden calendar

 
Published Oct. 16, 2014

Seminars

Citrus seminar: A Pasco Extension seminar called "Citrus for the Home Garden" is from 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 25 at Home Depot, 10017 U.S. 19, Port Richey. Learn how to grow and care for citrus in the home landscape as well as how to diagnose and deal with common problems. Free. For information, call (727) 847-2411.

Bugs: The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Land O'Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. James Moll, the Florida-friendly landscaping coordinator for the Pasco County Extension, will give a presentation called "Florida Bugs: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly." Learn to tell the difference between insect friends and insect foes. Includes light refreshments. Free. For information, call (727) 207-1853.

Fruit: A Pasco Extension seminar called "Back Door Fruits" is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Land O'Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Learn to select, plant and care for a variety of Florida-friendly fruits, including olives, grapes, avocados, mangos, loquats, papaya, blueberries, blackberries and citrus. Free. For information or to register, call (727) 847-2411 or visit pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/events_calendar.shtml.

Plants and market

Fresh Market at Wiregrass, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at the Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. Features produce, Florida-grown plants and locally made jams, salsas, seasonings and sauces, plus the works of local artists. (813) 994-2242; tampabaymarkets.com.

Nature Coast Farmers' Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road, Hudson. Call (727) 861-3040.

Hernando County Farmers Market is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays in the Rural King parking lot at 2450 U.S. 19, Spring Hill. (352) 232-4241; hernandocountyfarmersmarket.webs.com.