How to plant winter crops
Saturday, October 12
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Lisa Meredith from UF will teach us how to successfully transplant and raise brassicas, which will help inform gardeners before they transplant their broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, collards, and kale. There will be two consecutive thirty-minute presentations - the first presenting basic information for beginning gardeners and the second presenting more detailed information for experienced gardeners.
Open House: Nature's Oak Wellness Center
Sunday, October 13
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
110 W . Country Club Dr.
Meet Tampa’s leading health and wellness experts and take
advantage of special offers. Benefiting VISTA Gardens
Save the Date: VISTA Gardens Intergenerational Event
November 16, 2019
Time: TBD
FOLLOW UP From Prior Education Sessions
Education: Nightshade Family Overview
Follow this link
to learn more about successfully growing varietals from the nightshade family
Follow up: Corn and Potato Varietals
During a recent education session, there was a request for information about the types of corn and potatoes that grow well in our area.
Lisa Meredith sent us the following update:
Corn
: White - How Sweet It Is, Sweet Ice; Yellow - Sweet Riser, Early Sunglow
Recommended Seed Company: Seedway in Lakekand and online. Plant in blocks, not rows for best results
Potato
: White skinned potatoes -LaChipper, Sebago, Yukon Gold; Red skinned potatoes - Lasoda, LaRouge