Organic Gardening in SWFL 101 - September Session

6-Week Gardening Class Get your hands in the soil and discover the joy of growing your own food! Gardening in Southwest Florida 101 is a six-week, hands-on class designed to give students the knowledge and confidence to successfully garden in our unique subtropical climate. Classes are held on a working organic farm, providing an authentic outdoor learning experience.

Each week, students will

• Explore what's new and growing on our working organic farm
• Practice seeding and transplanting techniques
• Build skills through hands-on gardening activities
• Spend time working on their own garden projects while receiving individualized guidance

Whether your child is brand new to gardening or already loves spending time outdoors, this class provides practical skills they can use for years to come.

Weekly Topics

Week 1 - Welcome to Gardening in SWFL. Parents are invited to join us for the first portion of this class for a guided farm tour and tips for starting or improving a home garden. Week 2 - Building a Successful Garden Week 3 - Plant Your Garden Week 4 - Specialty Crops: Herbs & Microgreens Week 5 - Fruit Trees for Southwest Florida Week 6 - Plant Propagation & Course Wrap-Up

Schedule

Thu | Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29 (2026) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 6 meetings

Location

12 Seasons Farm, 14890 Old Olga Rd, Fort Myers, FL, 33905

Tuition Policy

Tuition reflects full-session enrollment and covers materials, instructor planning, and scheduling. The Homeschool Hangar does not offer proration or refunds for late starts, absences, or withdrawals. The Homeschool Hangar is a Step Up Direct Pay Provider. Families can reserve their scholarship funds for all classes through their EMA account.