Growing and Cooking: Summer Style

Discover the power of research-based learning with UF/IFAS Extension Polk County by following our Eventbrite page.We offer a wide range of programs designed to enhance your life, home, and community, such as:Natural Resources and Conservation programs covering urban forestry, invasive species, and aquatic ecosystemsResidential Horticulture, including lawngrass management, beneficial insects, and the Master Gardener programFlorida-Friendly Landscaping program with a focus on drought-tolerant options and waterfront protectionFamily and Consumer Science topics like chronic disease management and healthy eatingSmall Farms programs cover practices such as beekeeping and backyard poultry and livestockPesticide applicators can access license testing, CEU classes, and exam prep coursesFollow our page and stay up-to-date on our diverse offerings!UF/IFAS Extension Polk County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County to learn what you can grow (and cook) in the summer in your central Florida edible garden.

Lakeland Public Library

Homesteading Skills

Homesteading skills are all about self-sufficiency. You'll find programs here about growing your own food, raising backyard poultry, food preservation, and more. Reach out to us if there is a topic you'd like us to add: polk@ifas.ufl.edu

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Food from the garden in the summer? It is possible if you select the right food crops! We will talk about what edible crops can be grown in the heat of central Florida in the summer, their health benefits, and ways to incorporate what you grow into what you cook! Workshop is presented by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County and the City of Lakeland Library.Additional parking: There is a parking lot behind the Sorosis building next to the library. This building is in between the library and the First United Methodist Church.If any accommodations are needed, please contact Julie Schelb at 863-519-1041 or j.schelb@ufl.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least ten days prior to the scheduled meeting.Cancellation Policy: Programs, workshops, and events are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not registered. Cancellations will be posted on Eventbrite and an email will be sent to registrants.Go to <a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/" title="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/</a> for more information.If you have any questions, please contact us at 863-519-1041.

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