9 Places To Learn Gardening & Make Social Connections

[@bonniefillmore9684]

My husband says I'm like a drug pusher as I give away an extra tomato plant or herb and help the person learn how to grow it. The next thing you know they are hooked and getting a raised bed to start growing more things. lol. But growing your own food and helping others learn the benefits of home grown foods is so satisfying. Thank you both for all you have taught me about growing in Florida. I finally have plants producing food we can eat and even enough to preserve for later in the year.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

That's wonderful! Sharing the bounty is so much fun!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

That’s awesome! Great job

[@TheEnglishladyskitchengarden]

I do that too. I'm spreading perennial onions everywhere.

[@oreopaksun2512]

Thank you for being one of my first gardening Social Connections; I feel like I have learned so much from you and Petrina, as well as our little Veggie Growing Community. You helped me learn that gardeners are all just friends I have not yet met, and great friends they have been, too. Just a note about the UF/IFAS Extension Office - each county may have slightly different setups, but the Master Gardeners they have on staff are actually there to support us, the home gardeners with any issues involving vegetable, flower, native, fruit, turf, what-have-you growing, and associated problems. Some are dedicated veteran volunteers with decades of Florida gardening expertise, and they love geeking out over garden issues, so everone should feel welcome to drop in, check out their resources. FYI, Hillsborough Extension has an amazing Discovery Garden, which is an educational opportunity by itself. Thanks for all you do!

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Happy to have you as part of my tribe too : ) Your humor and love of gardening always put a smile on my face!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

It was so much fun hanging out with you in the garden and talking about ways to engage our communities! Thanks for braving the storm to come film with me 💚

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

It was a pleasure to meet in person finally! Such is life in Florida : )

[@2021-j2d]

Absolutely love seeing two of my three favorite young gardening ladies. Where is Jaqueline? I am so very grateful to have connected with each of these young ladies at the beginning of my FL (Dunedin) gardening addiction. Each have been incredibly helpful, timely and encouraging although special shout out to Patrina who has been extra patient with me and answers every silly question. Thank you for doing this necessary but oh so fun collab. Happy 👩‍🌾

[@tashiii18]

Love seeing you two together her on KZbin as you both have helped me grow my knowledge SO much. This is such a great topic- need to get out of my comfort zone and see what’s in my area.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

I'm a pretty quiet person too but some of these ideas are just too much fun not to attend. You get to "geek out" as Petrina says and no ones judging!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

It’s hard to put yourself out there at first but it’s so much fun making new friends

[@davidjslack]

I’ve got seeds from you both. Great advice and love the collaboration of two of my favorite gardeners!

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

That's awesome! 😀

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

We had a great time hanging out!

[@cindywoods4645]

Wow, two of my favorite gardeners in one place. Thank you for all of the information.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Our pleasure!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

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[@Chocamatoes]

Thank you both for what you do. I have learned so much from both of you. This was an excellent video topic. I’m glad to see you together working on it. The world is big enough for all the knowledge you both have to give. ❤

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Absolutely!!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

It absolutely is 💯

[@lescobrandon1380]

i appreciate that florida thunder, nothing like it.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

I know right?! Its alarming to some but so calming for me!

[@winniejack2492]

This is really good. I love in central Florida and I am new to gardening this year. Right now,I’m just gathering free info as it takes $$$ to build and plant and keep up with a garden. I follow both you ladies. Thanks.

[@sylviakirchel2519]

Love seeing you both talking about gardening!!!

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

It was nice to connect with her for sure!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

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[@janicemoyer854]

Love seeing Petrina on your channel. She’s been so helpful to me along with the videos you share as well.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

She's great, glad the videos have been helpful!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Aww 🥰 Thanks Janice!

[@tiadrumgold4702]

This is fantastic info Ladies. Very helpful. Thank you! 😊

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

You are so welcome!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

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[@mariebrumer3440]

Great ideas. Always useful information. Thanks. 💖🙏✌️

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kidvision564]

Liked and subscribed

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

welcome!

[@Rosalyn-z6t]

Manatee County water department sales them for $35! Check with your water department and see if they have this rain barrels program!

[@Rosalyn-z6t]

Do you ladies know any gardener in Palmetto, Bradenton and Sarasota area that is growing food in there yards?I would love to get together and learn from locals near me.Thanks

[@kidvision564]

Note: the extension office SELLS you a rain barrel ( at a discount or rebate) not exactly “give” you a barrel :-)

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

You can request one and pay or take one of the classes on it then its free.

[@kidvision564]

@@TheUrbanHarvest $100 in miami per barrel

[@factitiously]

I thought that you guys were going to link all of the resources in the description box, but I can't see them anywhere. Am I maybe missing something? Or have you yet to add the links? Thanks! Great video! Really appreciate it.

[@factitiously]

I'm also particularly interested in if you have a link for the place to get the soil test. Thanks!

[@factitiously]

I also haven't been able to find any classes? I'm especially interested in the rain water collection and compost classes.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/agriculture/soil-testing/

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

theurbanharvest.com/pages/calendar

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

See below!

[@su0019]

which are affordable places in florida i can grow mangoes

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Mangoes are generally a south Florida part way to central Florida especially with some microclimate protection.

[@talkinnmedia4535]

I need a community

[@liamthompson9090]

"Community" is a word that is too-often used inappropriately. I have yet to find a single example of a true community in all my years on this planet. I have yet to discover a single Human Being, other than myself that is truly interested in creating a true community.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

I think everyone's definition of community will be unique because every person is different. Its what makes life and companionship interesting.

[@lescobrandon1380]

Poll: Gardeners for trump or not? Im guessing not