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Master Gardeners: Container Gardening

Containers can enhance porches, decks, patios and flower beds in ways that usually meet HOA standards.  Karen will discuss plants for containers and how to care for them.

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

Instructor: Dr. Ina Anderson, Karen Rogers Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: IFA120 | Room: Cypress Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu   6/10/2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seats Available: 1
 

Master Gardeners: How to Be a Pollinator Counter

Why is this important? How can I help? It's easy. We invite you to join this class to discover how 15 minutes on one day can impact pollinators.

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

Instructor: Dr. Ina Anderson Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: IFA147 | Room: Cypress Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu   7/29/2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seats Available: 37
 

Master Gardeners: Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs NEW!

Insects are at their most prolific now.  Some are beneficial to our plants, some not so much.  This talk will help us understand the difference and ways to use integrated pest management to impact their effect.

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

Instructor: Dr. Ina Anderson Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: IFA170 | Room: Cypress Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu   8/12/2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seats Available: 37
 

Master Gardeners: Small Pots and Small Spaces NEW!

Time to consider those plants you can grow in small pots indoors or in areas where you have limited space. Small pots are great for window sills, balconies, porches and more. The talk will cover pots, plants, soil, sun, everything needed to grow in a small pot.

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

Instructor: Dr. Ina Anderson Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: GAR157 | Room: Cypress Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu   9/9/2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seats Available: 34
 

Welcome to Florida NEW!

This is a must-attend class for anyone new to the Sunshine State! Learn about our region's unique water resources, with a special focus on Marion County's renowned springs. Discover what plants thrive here, when to plant them, and how to design beautiful Florida-Friendly Landscaping for your home. Discover the many resources and programs available through your local extension office.

Instructor: Amanda Marek Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: IFA212 | Room: Live Oak Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu   10/7/2025   10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Seats Available: 68
 

Master Gardeners: Creating a Butterfly Garden NEW!

Now is the time to plan and plant for spring Butterfly gardens.  And, of course, other pollinators. Included in this discussion will be ideas on what to plant, how to care for them, when to expect them to flower. And what butterflies and other pollinators are attracted to them.

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

Instructor: Dr. Ina Anderson Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: GAR108 | Room: Live Oak Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu   10/14/2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seats Available: 33
 

Rodent Prevention and Control NEW!

Rodents are everywhere in Florida and beyond. They can cause concerns due to damage and disease. Join us to learn more about rodent species, control methods, and challenges.

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, pest management, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County. 

                                   

                                     

Instructor: Maxine Hunter Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: IFA210 | Room: Room 4
Day of Week | Date | Time: Th   10/23/2025   11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Seats Available: 20
 

Exploring Marion County's Iconic Springs NEW!

Discover the beauty and significance of two of Florida's most famous springs, Rainbow Springs and Silver Springs. Learn about their unique ecosystems, conservation efforts to protect them, and the many ways you can enjoy them.

Instructor: Ondine Wells Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: IFA213 | Room: Live Oak Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu   11/4/2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seats Available: 34
 

Master Gardeners: Growing Orchids

Come join us for a "hands on" demonstration of caring for many different types of orchids. We will discuss lighting, watering, fertilizing, and repotting. Bring your questions!

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

Instructor: Dr. Ina Anderson Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: IFA157 | Room: Cypress Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu   11/11/2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seats Available: 39
 

Household Pest Management Strategies

Household pests are common in Florida throughout the year and may keep looking for relief to keep them out. Learn to identify common pests, which ones may have associated health hazards and management methods.

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, pest management, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County. 

 

Instructor: Maxine Hunter Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: IFA191 | Room: Room 4
Day of Week | Date | Time: Th   11/13/2025   11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Seats Available: 16
 

Master Gardeners: How To Start A Vegetable Gardens NEW!

Now is the time to start to plan for that spring vegetable garden.  The basic steps of "getting started" will be the focus of this class.  It is this preparation that will enhance the chances of a successful crop.  Whether you plant a large garden or group in pots, these first steps apply.

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.

Instructor: Dr. Ina Anderson Members: Free; General Public: $5
 
Course #: IFA176 | Room: Cypress Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Tu   12/9/2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seats Available: 35
 

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If class is cancelled by the participant because of COVID positive results, there will still be a processing fee incurred by the participant.

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