# Event Details - **Event Name**: Growing Your Own Food the Florida-Friendly Way - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: Workshop on soil preparation, raised bed gardening, companion planting, and other food production best practices.About this EventGrowing Your Own Food the Florida-Friendly WayWorkshop OverviewDescription:Florida’s climate presents both opportunities and challenges for growing food at home. This workshop will guide participants through the essentials of soil preparation, raised bed gardening, companion planting, and other best practices to create a productive and sustainable edible garden. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your food-growing skills, this class will help you grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs the Florida-Friendly way! ??Learning Objectives:By the end of this workshop, participants will:✅ Understand how to prepare and improve Florida’s sandy soils for food production✅ Learn the benefits and construction techniques for raised bed gardening✅ Discover companion planting strategies to naturally deter pests and boost plant health✅ Explore efficient watering and fertilization methods for a successful harvest✅ Gain practical insights into seasonal planting schedules for Florida’s climateTopics Covered:? Soil Health & Preparation – Amending Florida’s sandy soil, composting, and soil testing?️ Raised Bed Gardening – Benefits, materials, and construction tips? Companion Planting & Natural Pest Control – Best plant pairings and organic solutions? Watering & Fertilization Best Practices – Drip irrigation, mulch use, and slow-release fertilizers? Florida’s Growing Seasons – What to plant and when for year-round harvestsHands-On Activity: Raised Bed & Companion Planting DemoParticipants will:? Learn how to build and fill a raised bed garden for maximum productivity? Plan a companion planting layout to optimize space and plant health? Take home portable garden planter boxWho Should Attend?? Homeowners & renters interested in growing food in limited space?‍? Beginner gardeners looking for Florida-specific advice? Sustainability advocates wanting to grow food with fewer resourcesThis workshop will provide the knowledge and confidence to grow your own food successfully in Florida’s unique environment. Join us and take the first step toward a more sustainable, homegrown harvest! ??? - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vero-beach/growing-your-own-food-the-florida-friendly-way/100001287043254019 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fgrowing-your-own-food-the-florida-friendly-way-tickets-1287043254019 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vero Beach - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Intergenerational Recreation Center - **lat**: 27.5887076 - **long**: -80.40323149999999 - **full address**: Intergenerational Recreation Center, 1590 9th Street Southwest, Vero Beach, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County (https://allevents.in/org/uf-ifas-extension-indian-river-county/20980041) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1b1d710b565aea1e18576506a21da926beaa8ca88d5ac6220000f162f6607ea5-rimg-w1200-h900-dca8140f-gmir.jpg?v=1742199868 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/253c7dddaf2d898222ec0fe2f29c2968ef5428659aa1c199638df9c18de217a5-rimg-w400-h400-dca71510-gmir.jpg?v=1742199868 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Intergenerational Recreation Center, 1590 9th Street Southwest, Vero Beach, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 39.19 up to 39.19 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, health-wellness - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Growing Your Own Food the Florida-Friendly Way ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Growing Your Own Food the Florida-Friendly Way", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1b1d710b565aea1e18576506a21da926beaa8ca88d5ac6220000f162f6607ea5-rimg-w1200-h900-dca8140f-gmir.jpg?v=1742199868", "startDate": "2025-06-21", "endDate": "2025-06-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/vero-beach/growing-your-own-food-the-florida-friendly-way/100001287043254019", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Intergenerational Recreation Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1590 9th Street Southwest", "postalCode": "32962", "addressLocality": "Vero Beach", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "27.5887076", "longitude": "-80.40323149999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Workshop on soil preparation, raised bed gardening, companion planting, and other food production best practices.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2025-06-21", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "39.19", "highPrice": "39.19", "price": "39.19", "url": "https://allevents.in/vero-beach/growing-your-own-food-the-florida-friendly-way/100001287043254019" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/vero-beach/growing-your-own-food-the-florida-friendly-way/100001287043254019", "price": "39.19", "name": "Growing Your Own Food" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "UFIFAS Extension Indian River County", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/uf-ifas-extension-indian-river-county/20980041", "description": "The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Indian River County is a partnership between UF/IFAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Indian River County government, providing educational programs based on the latest research and technology.\nThe University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. 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