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February 2012

  • February Gardening Guide
  • February 10: "Master Gardener Training Program," 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Marathon EOC meeting room, 2nd floor, Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, MM 47.5, Gulfside, Marathon.
  • February 13: "Rugose Spiraling Whitefly Management" workshop, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, 1st floor conference room, Key West. For more information, e-mail Kim Gabel.
  • February 15: Key Largo Plant Clinic, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Extension Office, Suite 244, Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Hwy., MM 102, Bayside, Key Largo, 305-453-8748. Click here for more information.
  • February 17: "Master Gardener Training Program," 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Marathon EOC meeting room, 2nd floor, Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, MM 47.5, Gulfside, Marathon.
  • February 17: "The Ten Commandments for Growing Herbs and Veggies in the Florida Keys," presented by Dean & Carolyn Coppolo of Redland Organic Herb Farm, 1:00 p.m., Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Highway, MM 50, Bayside, Marathon, 305-743-4971, www.marathongardenclub.org.
  • February 18: Big Pine Key Plant Clinic, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Big Pine Academy, 30220 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key (turn at entrance to Flea Market). Click here for more information.
  • February 18: Marathon Plant Clinic, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Highway, MM 50, Bayside, Marathon. Click here for more information.
  • February 18-19: "GardenFest Key West," 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road, Stock Island, $5 donation suggested, 305-296-1504, www.kwbgs.org.
  • February 19: "Plant Sale at Sugarloaf Firehouse," Sugarloaf Boulevard, Sugarloaf Key, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  More info coming soon!
  • February 20: Extension Offices closed for Presidents' Day.
  • February 24: "Master Gardener Training Program," 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Marathon EOC meeting room, 2nd floor, Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, MM 47.5, Gulfside, Marathon.
  • February 24: "Upper Keys Garden Club Walk," 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Francis Tracy Garden, MM 94, $20 includes walk, art, music, and refreshments, www.upperkeysgardenclub.com/gardenwalk.

March 2012

  • March Gardening Guide
  • March 1: "Key West Garden Club General Meeting," Program: "Migration Preparation" by Mark Heddon, birdwatcher extraordinaire, who will prepare members for the migration in April, identify species to look for, advise on counting and observation opportunities, and talk about plants that support the travelers on their paths.  Held at the Key West Garden Club, White Street & Atlantic Boulevard, Key West, 1:30 p.m., 305-294-3210, www.keywestgardenclub.com.
  • March 2: "Master Gardener Training Program," 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Marathon EOC meeting room, 2nd floor, Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, MM 47.5, Gulfside, Marathon.
  • March 2 & 3: "House & Garden Tour," starting at 8:00 a.m., Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Highway, MM 50, Bayside, Marathon. Phone: 305-743-4971, www.marathongardenclub.org.
  • March 3: "Native Plant Day," 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, MM 85.5, 305-664-2540.
  • March 3 & 4: "Gardens Tour," 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Peek behind the walls and visit five private gardens in The Meadows. Key West Garden Club, White Street & Atlantic Boulevard, Key West, 305-294-3210, www.keywestgardenclub.com.
  • March 5 & 19: Key West Plant Clinic, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Extension Office, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-260, Key West. 305-292-4501. Click here for more information.
  • March 7 & 21: Key Largo Plant Clinic, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Extension Office, Suite 244, Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Hwy., MM 102, Bayside, Key Largo, 305-453-8748. Click here for more information.
  • March 7: "Rugose Spiraling Whitefly Management" workshop, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo.  For more information, e-mail Kim Gabel.
  • March 8: "Green Office Workshop," presented by Alicia Betancourt, Extension Agent, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Gato Building, 1st floor conference room, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West.  305-453-8747.
  • March 9: "Master Gardener Training Program," 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Marathon EOC meeting room, 2nd floor, Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, MM 47.5, Gulfside, Marathon.
  • March 10-11: "Original Marathon Seafood Festival," 200 36th Street, Marathon, MM 49.  Hours: Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday - 11:00 a.m. top 5:00 p.m. $5 admission.
  • March 12: "Rugose Spiraling Whitefly Management" workshop, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Marathon Government Center, 2nd floor BOCC meeting room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon. For more information, e-mail Kim Gabel.
  • March 16: "Master Gardener Training Program," 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Marathon EOC meeting room, 2nd floor, Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, MM 47.5, Gulfside, Marathon.
  • March 17: Big Pine Key Plant Clinic, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Big Pine Academy, 30220 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key (turn at entrance to Flea Market). Click here for more information.
  • March 17: Marathon Plant Clinic, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Highway, MM 50, Bayside, Marathon. Click here for more information.
  • March 19: "Rugose Spiraling Whitefly Management" workshop, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, 1st floor conference room, Key West. For more information, e-mail Kim Gabel.
  • March 23: "Master Gardener Training Program," 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Marathon EOC meeting room, 2nd floor, Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, MM 47.5, Gulfside, Marathon.
  • March 23-24: "Cuban Cultural Expo," Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road, Stock Island, 305-296-1504, www.kwbgs.org.
  • March 24: "Native Plant Day," John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, MM 102.5, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • March 24: "Mote Marine Laboratory's 3rd Annual Florida Keys Ocean Festival," 12:00 - 6:00 p.m., Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 33 East Quay Road, Key West.  Free parking, live music, food, beer, cocktails, marine artists, vendors, kids games/activities, chance drawings, silent auction, and a free kids fishing seminar. Contact Roberta DePiero, Event Coordinator, 305-766-9727.

April 2012

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October 2012

November 2012

  • November Gardening Guide
  • November 11: Extension Offices closed for Veterans Day.
  • November 22 & 23: Extension Offices closed for Thanksgiving.

December 2012

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