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ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Extension Office is pleased to offer the following free Fall Gardening Programs. All classes will be presented by Wendy Wilber, Environmental Horticulture Agent at either the Alachua County Extension Office (2800 NE 39^th Ave., Gainesville) or the Tower Road Branch Library (3020 SW 75^th Street, Gainesville).

• Vegetable Gardening Basics - September 9^th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., (at the Alachua County Extension Office) Learn the right vegetable varieties and times of planting for vegetable garden success. Also covers site planning, maintenance, troubleshooting problems, and harvesting.
• Florida Friendly Landscaping - September 15^th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (at the Tower Road Branch Library) Learn landscaping techniques to save water, and spend less on fertilizers and sprays. These techniques save water, energy, and protect natural resources.
• Florida Friendly Landscaping - September 23^rd, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (at the Alachua County Extension Office) Learn landscaping techniques to save water, and spend less on fertilizers and sprays. These techniques save water, energy, and protect natural resources.
• FYN Tour of Landscapes - September 26^th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (at the Alachua County Extension Office) begins with a brief class about Florida Friendly landscape, then a self-driven tour of four landscaped gardens that demonstrate environmentally friendly techniques.

To pre-register, leave a message at 352-337-6209.

For more information, call the Alachua County Extension Office at 352-955-2402.                                            

All Extension Programs and Services are open to all without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or handicap.  For persons requiring special accommodations, please contact Wendy Wilber at (352) 955-2402 (voice) or TDD/TYY (352) 955-2406 or at the Alachua County Extension Service, 2800 NE 39^th Avenue, Gainesville, FL  32609.  Please contact the Extension Office at least five working days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request.  Upon request, for persons with print-related disabilities, this newsletter is available in alternate format.  Funding for the duplication of this publication is provided in part by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners.